Try out our Pesto, Ricotta, and Sun-Dried Tomato Rounds recipe today! This easy, gluten-free appetizer features sweet polenta cakes topped with creamy basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.

Prep Time 5 Min | Cook Time 10 Min | Serves 2-4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 18 oz tube pre-cooked polenta
  • 4 tsp basil pesto sauce
  • 3 oz ricotta salata cheese
  • 4 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips

Directions

  • Slice polenta into 1/2″ rounds, then pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté polenta rounds until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed to coat the pan.
  • Top each round with 1/2 tsp pesto, a small chunk of ricotta salata cheese, and 1/2 slice of sun-dried tomato. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

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