Crispy Polenta Bites

Crispy Polenta Bites are a delightful vegan and gluten-free appetizer or snack. They are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside, packed with flavor from nutritional yeast, garlic, and onion powder.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup polenta
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese optional
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan

Salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper should be added slowly while whisking

Turn down the heat and keep stirring the polenta until it gets thick, which should take about 15 to 20 minutes

Take it off the heat and, if you want to use it, stir in the nutritional yeast, olive oil, and vegan parmesan cheese

Spread the polenta mixture out evenly on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper, about 1/2 inch thick

For at least two hours or until firm, put it in the fridge

Warm the oven up to 425F 220C

Make squares or triangles out of the cold polenta that are easy to eat

Make sure the polenta bites dont touch each other when you put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Spray a little cooking spray on top of the polenta bites

If you want it crispy and golden brown, bake it for 25 to 30 minutes and flip it over halfway through

Serve hot with the sauce of your choice