Polenta with chili bean salsa

This is another variation of the regular polenta.... and another easy and delicious dish to get ready in minutes!

Ingredients:

For the polenta:

Prepare polenta according to package instructions. Or heat 2 cups of boiling water to 1 cup of polenta.

Add more polenta or water depending on the consistency. Still well until well cooked.

Ingredients:

For the chili bean salsa:
  •     1 TB olive oil
  •     1 red onion
  •     4 cloves garlic, crushed
  •     2 tsp ground cumin
  •     1 tsp chili powder
  •     16 oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  •     16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  •     1 sweet pepper, diced
  •     1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly grease a 12 x10 inch oven pan.

Spread the polenta into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes.

In the meantime, make the salsa. Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans, tomatoes, and pepper. Cook for for a few more minutes. Season with the cilantro.

Cut the polenta in triangles topped with the salsa.

Serves: 6




Polenta with chili bean salsa

Polenta with chili bean salsa