Baked Polenta Bites with Pesto Recipe

Name: Baked Polenta Bites with Pesto Recipe
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal (polenta, medium-grind); 4 cups water (or low-sodium vegetable broth for extra flavor); 1 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, or substitute nutritional yeast for vegan version); 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed); 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts for budget-friendly option); 2 cloves garlic (peeled); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan); Pinch of sea salt and black pepper, to taste; Cherry tomatoes, halved; Fresh basil leaves; Extra grated Parmesan

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Baked Polenta Bites with Pesto are a crisp, golden, bite-sized appetizer topped with fresh basil pesto. A crowd-pleasing, gluten-free recipe perfect for parties, snacks, or elegant entertaining.

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Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal (polenta, medium-grind)
4 cups water (or low-sodium vegetable broth for extra flavor)
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, or substitute nutritional yeast for vegan version)
2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts for budget-friendly option)
2 cloves garlic (peeled)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh basil leaves
Extra grated Parmesan