Herbed Vegan Polenta Fries
Fries without the potato? Enter herbed vegan polenta fries! Made from corn grits, these polenta fries offer a dynamic flavor for filling your belly and make a great addition to your veggie burger night.
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- olive oil for brushing
- 3¼ cups cold water
- 1 cup dry polenta grits aka corn grits, not quick-cooking, should be a dry gritty texture not a fine flour
- 1 teaspoon sage chopped
- 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
- ½ cup vegan mozzarella cheese we use Daiya
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter we use Earth Balance
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.
- Combine water, polenta, herbs, and salt in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat while stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, continuously stirring for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vegan cheese and butter.
- Pour hot polenta mixture into your greased baking dish and spread evenly, flattening it into the dish using a spatula. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat broiler. Pop the chilled polenta onto a cutting board and cut into 4-inch long french fry shaped spears. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Broil about 4 inches from heat until golden—about 15 minutes. Watch it like a hawk and pull your polenta fries out the moment they start to brown.
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Notes
Storage: To store leftover polenta fries, let them cool completely, then place them in an airtight container. Refrigerate them for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply bake or air fry them at 375°F (190°C) until they’re crispy again! But, like most fries, they're best right out of the oven!
Dips and Dressing Suggestions: Anything goes when it comes to dipping sauces, but here are some favorites: dairy-free dill dressing, ketchup, mustard, vegan ranch, vegan aioli, and barbecue.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg