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Creamy Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes & Snap Peas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup corn grits polenta (I use Bob's Red Mill)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 4 dashes dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • Extra virgin olive oil, enough to lightly coat tomatoes and peas
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 medium avocado; sliced
  • Vegan Parmesan (optioanl); for topping
  • Fresh basil (optional); for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • On a rimmed metal baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss the tomatoes and snap peas in enough olive oil to coat. Season with salt.
  • Roast with 10 minutes or until the tomatoes begin to burst and the peas are tender.
  • Meanwhile, bring a small pot filled with the vegetable broth to a low boil.
  • Slowly whisk in the polenta and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the polenta has thickened, remove from heat, then stir in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Stir in the dried oregano, and nutritional yeast, then cover and rest for two minutes.
  • Spoon the polenta in a bowl, then top with the roasted tomatoes and snap peas.
  • Arrange the avocado slices on top, and sprinkle with vegan Parmesan and fresh basil, if using.