Italian Polenta Pizza with Fresh Herbs
Indulge in the delightful Italian Polenta Pizza with Fresh Herbs, a gluten-free twist on classic pizza. This dish features a crispy polenta base topped with fresh basil, juicy cherry tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this pizza is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, offering a fresh burst of flavor that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Gradually whisk in polenta while reducing heat to low. Stir constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Remove from heat and stir in olive oil and salt. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Spread the polenta mixture onto a greased baking sheet into your desired pizza shape.
- 3. Evenly distribute sliced mozzarella over the polenta base.
- 4. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, torn basil leaves, and sprinkle dried oregano.
- 5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
- 6. Let cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with extra basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg