grilled polenta with zucchini salsa
 
 
Serves: serves 2
Ingredients
for the corn flour: (this makes extra)
  • 1 cup organic popcorn
  • coffee grinder or high speed blender
for the polenta:
  • ½ cup corn flour
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
raw zucchini salsa:
  • 1 zucchini, diced small
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • ½ of a serrano pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • zest & juice of 1 lime (more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • handful of chopped cilantro
  • salt & pepper
  • diced avocado
  • optional - a few handfuls of arugula for serving
Instructions
  1. Grind the popcorn in a coffee grinder or high speed blender (such as a vitamix). Sift to remove the hard pieces from the soft flour (don’t skip this step or you’ll have crunchy polenta).
  2. Make the polenta: In a medium saucepan, bring the corn flour, water, garlic powder, and salt to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens to a creamy consistency, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon the mixture into an oiled 8x8 inch pan. Let the polenta cool completely. (I made mine a few hours in advance and let it chill in the fridge to set).
  3. Make the salsa: mix all ingredients together except for the avocado. Chill for at least 2-3 hours so the raw zucchini can marinate in the lime juice and seasonings. Remove from fridge, add diced avocado, then taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt, pepper, and/or lime juice to taste. If it's too tart, add a pinch of sugar. (or see Erin's Roasted Salsa Recipe below)
  4. When ready to grill the polenta, slice in to 2-inch squares and brush each side with olive oil. Place on a preheated grill (I suggest using a grill pan since these are delicate). Cook each side until browned, 4-6 (or more) minutes depending on the heat of your grill. (or in my case: pan).
  5. Serve with salsa
  6. (optional - I served mine on top of a few handfuls of arugula).
Notes
(alternative option) Erin’s Roasted Zucchini Salsa Recipe: Toss 1 cubed zucchini, ½ diced onion, ¼ of a red pepper (diced), and 1 tablespoon minced serrano with1 tablespoon olive oil and salt. Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes until the zucchini begins to char. Remove and toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
Recipe by Love and Lemons at https://www.loveandlemons.com/grilled-polenta-zucchini-salsa/