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Crispy Polenta with Maple Blueberry Syrup | Living Healthy in Seattle

Crispy Polenta with Maple Blueberry Syrup

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients
  

Syrup
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pink sea salt, to taste
Polenta
  • 5 thin slices cooked polenta (I use the tube of polenta, about 1/4" thick slices)
  • Coconut oil, for greasing pan
Toppings
  • Miyokos vegan butter
  • Creamy salted peanut butter (no added sugar or oils)
  • Fresh berries, optional
  • Hemp hearts, optional

Method
 

  1. Put the blueberries and maple syrup in a small pot then bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until reduced down and syrupy, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, to taste.
  2. While the syrup is cooking, heat a medium cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat with the oil, if needed. Pat the polenta slices dry with a paper towel. Cook the polenta slices for 5 minutes on each side or until crispy and hot.
  3. Place the cooked polenta on a plate, then top with the syrup, butter, peanut butter, fresh fruit, and hemp hearts, if using.