Polenta-Greens Cake with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa
Virginia resident Carolyn Eskew offers this delicious example of vegan innovation. …
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Virginia resident Carolyn Eskew offers this delicious example of vegan innovation.
Ingredients
Polenta cake
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup polenta
- 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen mixed greens
Salsa
- 4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 15-oz. cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 4 small jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
Preparation
To make Polenta Cake: Coat 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Steam onion and garlic in steamer basket 10 to 15 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Set aside.
Bring 3 cups lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in polenta, and cook 5 minutes, or until thick and creamy, stirring often. Set aside. Cook frozen greens according to package directions. Drain, and squeeze dry.
Mash garlic in large bowl; stir in polenta, greens, and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Spread in prepared pie plate. Cover with foil and chill 2 hours.
To make Salsa: Combine all ingredients in bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut Polenta Cake into 6 wedges. Coat skillet with cooking spray. Over medium heat, sauté wedges 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until heated through and crispy at edges. Transfer to plates, and top with Salsa. Sprinkle with cilantro and vinegar, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 286
- Carbohydrate Content 52 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 3.5 g
- Fiber Content 11 g
- Protein Content 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 555 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g