Polenta With Peppers

Name: Polenta With Peppers
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 hors d'oeuvres
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 orange pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 green pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 8 ounces quick-cooking polenta; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; Baby basil leaves for garnish

By Amanda Hesser

Total Time: 20 minutes
Rating: 4(17)
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Ingredients

Yield:24 hors d'oeuvres

2½tablespoons olive oil
2½tablespoons sherry vinegar
1½teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1red pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½orange pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1shallot, peeled and finely chopped
8ounces quick-cooking polenta
¼cup heavy cream
2tablespoons butter
Baby basil leaves for garnish

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Preparation

Step 1
Whisk together oil, vinegars and salt and pepper. Add peppers and shallot. Set aside to marinate.
Step 2
Cook polenta according to package directions and stir in the cream and butter at the end. Season with salt and pepper. Immediately pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread evenly. Set aside to set and cool.
Step 3
Cut rounds of polenta with a cookie cutter. Top with peppers and a basil leaf.