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Pumpkin and Sage Polenta Bites

Cubed firm pumpkin polenta that is pan-crisped and garnished with sage.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bites
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup polenta
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 sage leaves chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil and whisk in the polenta and salt.
  2. Cook on low, stirring, for 10 minutes until thick.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin, parmesan, butter, and sage, then spread into a greased pan.
  4. Chill 1 hour until firm, then cut into squares.
  5. Pan-fry the squares in a little oil until crisp on both sides.
  6. Top with a small fried sage leaf and serve warm.

Notes

Chill time is built in, so make the polenta base earlier in the day.