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Crispy polenta cakes topped with hummus, tzatziki, red onion and green scallions

Fried Polenta Cakes With Hummus And Tzatziki

Polenta rounds are pan seared until golden and crispy, and are then spread with creamy hummus, tangy tzatziki and sharp parmesan!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 18 oz pre-cooked polenta (the kind packaged in tight plastic casing)
  • 2 tbsp pan frying oil of choice (see blog post)
  • 1/3 cup hummus (I used hummus with jalapeno)
  • 1/3 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp minced red onion
  • 2 tbsp sliced scallions

Instructions
 

  • Remove the plastic casing from the polenta. Slice the polenta into medallions, about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick pan. Using tongs, carefully add the polenta rounds to the oil. Saute in the oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes, then flip and repeat on the other side. Transfer to a serving plate and repeat with remaining polenta medallions.
  • Evenly spread hummus over each polenta medallion, then repeat with the tzatziki sauce. Place 3-4 Parmesan shreds on each medallion, then sprinkle with red onion and sliced scallions.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crispy, fried, fried polenta cakes
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