An easy vegetarian dinner is never far when there's tube of polenta on hand. Here are all of my favorite polenta recipes!
A tube of polenta (like this!) might not look that appetizing at first, but you'd be surprised how versatile and delicious it can be. Often made from a simple mix of cornmeal, water and salt, polenta is also naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Preparing it can be as simple as opening the package, cutting it into slices and sautéing, grilling, or baking it. Topped with vegetables and flavorful sauces, it can make for a quick and satisfying meal.
And while the tube polenta is super convenient, it's also pretty simple to make your own homemade polenta.
Here are 17 recipes to help inspire you to get cooking with polenta!
Vegetarian Polenta Recipes
Here are all my favorite vegetarian polenta recipes. Yum!
Mexican Baked Polenta with Salsa, Beans, and Veggies
All you need is 30 minutes to whip up this delicious polenta bake.
Ratatouille Polenta Stacks
Polenta gets a French-inspired twist with these savory ratatouille stacks.
Polenta, Veggie and Halloumi Kabobs
Salty halloumi and grilled polenta are the perfect match in these simple veggie kebabs.
Greek Polenta Lasagna
This Greek inspired polenta lasagna is loaded with flavor and so easy to throw together.
Baked Polenta Fries with Garlic Tomato Sauce
These baked polenta fries give potatoes a run for their money with a perfect crispy exterior.
Beet and Mixed Green Salad with Polenta Croutons and Goat Cheese
Polenta croutons? Yes, please! This may be the yummiest salad ever.
Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Polenta Bites
These bite sized morsels are one of my all time favorite vegetarian polenta recipes.
Polenta Pancakes with Summer Berries | Half Bake Harvest
Breakfast for dinner just got a whole lot easier thanks to these polenta pancakes from Half Baked Harvest.
Caprese Polenta Bites
Paired with a side salad, these polenta bites from Tablespoon are bursting with summertime flavor.
Polenta stacks with BBQ sauce & cashew cream
Cadry's Kitchen layers tender BBQ flavored delicata squash and cashew cream with polenta for a dynamite vegan meal.
Pesto Polenta Bites with Tomato Bruschetta | Easy Italian Appetizer
Whether you're making an appetizer or a light meal, these pesto polenta bites from Joyful Healthy Eats are a great option.
Polenta Veggie Burgers with Pesto & Veggies
Pumpkin and Peanut Butter gets super creative and uses polenta as a veggie burger for a quick and easy meal.
Spicy BBQ Chickpea and Crispy Polenta Bowls
Half Baked Harvest pairs polenta with BBQ chickpeas for an abundant bowl that's sure to satisfy.
Spinach and Mushroom Polenta Stacks
The Flavor Bender makes spinach and mushrooms look drool-worthy in these cheesy polenta stacks.
Polenta Cakes w/ Red Wine Mushrooms
Mushrooms cooked in red wine make this meal from 2Teaspoons fancy enough to serve for date night.
Grilled Polenta & Zucchini Salsa
This fresh and summery dish from Love and Lemons is perfect for an al fresco dinner.
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Ffaelan Condragh says
Most of these are just "Things stacked on Polenta". But the Shish ka bob concept and the french fry idea really struck a cord. I have tried the tube stuff a few times and usually, I am disappointed. We have made it from scratch and that was a whole lot better. The tube seems to have a much higher moisture content than needed and requires either weighing or frying.
Falafel Cornbread says
I love lamp.