Polenta Stack with Spinach and Tomatoes {Secret Recipe Club}05 / 03 / 15

I’ve recently joined a fun little food blogger project.

The Secret Recipe Club is a collaboration between bloggers where we are each matched with a “secret blog.”  Our assignment is to find a recipe on this new blog, recreate it, and share our experience. Other than trying new and delicious recipes, it also allows us to introduce each other to new audiences.

Polenta Stack with Spinach and Tomatoes {Secret Recipe Club} | Things I Made Today

For my first month in the club, I was paired up with Elizabeth of Food Ramblings. Much like me, Elizabeth started her blog as a personal project and let it grow into something bigger.

Polenta Stack with Spinach and Tomatoes {Secret Recipe Club} | Things I Made Today

I noticed pretty quickly that Elizabeth has an affinity for polenta (I think I counted about 15 different recipes), so I decided to follow her lead.

Polenta Stack with Spinach and Tomatoes {Secret Recipe Club} | Things I Made Today

This meal cooks up nice and quickly, which means it’s perfect for a weeknight meal. You’ll sauté some onions and garlic until their fragrant and then stir in tomatoes and spinach. In another pan, you’ll fry up polenta rounds in olive oil. Top those with your vegetables, some toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of honey and you’re ready to eat.

Polenta Stack with Spinach and Tomatoes {Secret Recipe Club} | Things I Made Today

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Polenta Stack with Spinach and Tomatoes {Secret Recipe Club}
Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large bunch spinach, stems removed
  • 1 18 oz tube of pre-cooked polenta, sliced into ½ inch rounds
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5 minutes. Transfer walnuts to a bowl.
  2. Turn heat up to medium high and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add garlic and onions and cook until translucent. Add in tomatoes and spinach and cook until spinach has wilted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat down to low.
  3. In a separate saucepan, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add polenta rounds and cook until slightly browned on each side. Add additional olive oil if needed.
  4. Stack 3-5 polenta rounds on a plate. Top with vegetables, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.

Recipe adapted from Food Ramblings.

 

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14 Comments

  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 12:18 am

    Welcome to the Club Vicky! This recipe looks delicious :)
    P.S. Love your blog design!

    writes Marie @ Not Enough Cinnamon.comReply
    • 05 / 04 / 15 / 2:49 pm

      Thank you!

      writes VickyReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 7:07 am

    Pretty! It look delicious too, but J would think that it was a side, not dinner. Welcome to SRC :)

    writes SarahReply
    • 05 / 04 / 15 / 2:50 pm

      It’s not a very heavy dinner, but a good vegetarian one! Polenta can be very filling.

      writes VickyReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 9:03 am

    Welcome to SRC! This looks really pretty and yummy.

    writes bcmomReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 2:29 pm

    I do love polenta :) And your version looks amazing!!! Thanks for exploring food ramblings!

    writes ecavallaReply
    • 05 / 04 / 15 / 2:51 pm

      Thanks, Elizabeth – I had fun exploring your blog!

      writes VickyReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 5:13 pm

    I love finding new ways to use polenta – this looks fantastic!

    writes foodandcraftsReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 5:53 pm

    Hi and welcome Vicky! I’m a big lover of polenta so this dish sounds absolutely delicious. Your photos are just beautiful – looking forward t exploring your blog more.

    writes Chit Chat ChompReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 8:49 pm

    Hi Vicky. I’m new to Secret Recipe Club too. I don’t use polenta much, so this is a great entree for me into that ingredient. Your photos are gorgeous!

    writes motherwouldknowReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 8:55 pm

    I really need to get on the ball and cook with polenta! – your dish looks just wonderful with all the different colors, textures and flavors. You did a fantastic job as your first post for the SRC! Welcome!!! :-)

    writes avrilReply
  • 05 / 04 / 15 / 9:28 pm

    This polenta looks wonderful. I love all of your pictures so much. You did a fantastic job with your first SRC post.

    writes StephanieReply
  • 05 / 06 / 15 / 11:29 pm

    Super pretty and tasty looking too!

    writes Sweet as Sugar CookiesReply
  • 05 / 31 / 15 / 11:04 pm

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