These polenta fries are irresistibly crunchy and cheesy and require no deep-frying. It’s a delicious, nutritious alternative to fries!

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Parmesan Polenta Fries

These polenta fries are irresistibly crunchy and cheesy and require no deep-frying. It's a delicious, nutritious alternative to fries!

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings 4 servings

Author Marie Asselin, FoodNouveau.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups 375 ml chicken stock
• 1/2 cup 125 ml / 85 g instant polenta
• 1/4 cup 60 ml finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 tbsp 30 ml butter
• 2 tbsp 15 ml mixed herbs, chopped finely (basil, oregano, thyme, flat-leaf parsley, and rosemary all work)
• 1 tsp 5 ml kosher salt, or fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

To serve (optional)

• Mayonnaise or aïoli garlic mayo, or warm tomato sauce

Instructions

• Spray an 8-in (20 cm) baking dish with cooking oil, then line with parchment paper, letting two sides overhand (this will make it easier to unmold the polenta later on.)
• In a large saucepan set over medium heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
• Gradually pour the polenta into the stock, whisking vigorously and constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2-3 minutes more, or until the polenta is creamy and thick.
• Remove from the heat, then stir in the parmesan, butter, herbs, salt, and some black pepper. Spread in the prepared baking dish to an even layer (about 1/2-in / 2.5 cm thick). Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm and set.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unmold the polenta, peel off the parchment paper, then cut the polenta into sticks. Transfer the parmesan polenta fries to the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching. Brush the fries with olive oil on all sides. Bake for about 25 minutes, flipping the parmesan polenta fries halfway through, until golden and crisp.
• Sprinkle the parmesan polenta fries with a pinch of additional salt. Serve hot with mayonnaise or aïoli.
• MAKE IT VEGETARIAN: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
• Recipe Credit: Adapted from Donna Hay Magazine, Issue 51

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