Grilled Polenta and Vegetable Stacks

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Grilled polenta topped with grilled vegetables and then drizzled with a fruity balsamic vinaigrette.

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I just love simple little side dishes and fun hors d’oeuvres. These Grilled Polenta and Vegetable Stacks are the best of both worlds. They can be used for either a side dish or a hors d’oeuvre.

They are not only pleasing to the eye , they are super yummy (and healthy) as well. And, did I mention, simple to make? All you will need are few simple ingredients, a grill and about 30 minutes to make these little tasty bites.

How to make grilled polenta and vegetable stacks:

First, take a couple of zucchini’s, wash them well and then cut into 1/8-1/4 inch thick biased cut slices. Next, you will need to wash and cut 1 red and 1 yellow pepper into nice sized strips (a little smaller than the squash).

Then, take about a dozen crimini mushrooms (I always make a few extra, for tasters) and quickly wash and remove the stems. Do not let the mushrooms sit or soak in water. They are like little sponges, you don’t want them to soak up any water. Just a quick rinse in a colander will do. Or brush off the dirt with a clean soft towel.

Toss the vegetables with a bit of olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Grill the veggies until just cooked through (don’t over cook them) and be sure to get some nice grill marks on there. Once the veggies are done, set aside.

Take the roll of polenta and slice into twelve even slices (about 1/4 inch or so). You will want the slices thick enough so they don’t fall apart. I got twelve slices out of my roll, minus the ends.

Brush the polenta slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to season. Grill slices, a couple of minutes on each side, making sure to get those nice grill marks. Since the polenta is already cooked, you will only need to cook it long enough to heat it through.

Once the polenta is done, you can start making your stacks. Top each slice of polenta with a couple of the grilled zucchini slices. Then top with a yellow pepper slice and a red pepper slice. Finish off each stack with a mushroom cap and asparagus then garnish of fresh herbs of your choice (I used fresh Basil) and a sprinkle of parmesan.

Serve on a platter or board with a side of balsamic vinaigrette for drizzling on top. Yum!

Try these yummy stacks with my Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken!

Wine Suggestions:

• Dry Rose’
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Noir
• Chardonnay

Grilled Polenta and Vegetable Stacks

Grilled polenta topped with grilled vegetables and then drizzled with a fruity balsamic vinaigrette.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Appetizer, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Italian Inspired

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: grilled vegetables, poleta

Servings: 12 stacks

Calories: 74kcal

Author: angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

For the veggie stacks

• 2 zucchini squash, sliced biased cut
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 12 crimini mushrooms, washed and stems removed
• 1 bunch asparagus spears
• 1 roll cooked polenta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper

For the vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup good quality aged balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large clove minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Garnish:

• fresh basil
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

• For the stacks:

  wash and cut vegetables. Toss in with a bit of olive oil (about one tablespoon) and salt and pepper. Place vegetables on hot grill and cook evenly on both sides until cooked through. Make sure to get those nice grill marks.

  Once veggies are done, set aside. Slice polenta roll into twelve evenly sized slices. blush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  Place slices on hot grill, getting those nice grill marks on each side. Since polenta is fully cooked, it just needs to heat through on the grill.

  Place polenta on platter or board for serving and artistically to each with the grilled vegetables.

  Serve with Balsamic Vinaigrette

  For the Vinaigrette:

  Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk swiftly until well combined. This can be done in a food processor as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 693IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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