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Baked Polenta Fries

The perfect recipe for snacking or appetizers! These baked polenta fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, paired with a garlicky vegan mayo dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 22 polenta fries

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 9 inch square baking pan
  • 1 large baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Polenta Fries

  • 1 cup (140g) quick cook polenta
  • 2 cups (480ml) water
  • 2 cups (480ml) nondairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vegan parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil

Dipping Sauce

  • 3 ½ tablespoons (48g) vegan mayonnaise
  • ½ lemon juiced (about 15ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Toppings

  • Chopped basil
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Lemon slices

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan add the water and non-dairy milk. Bring to a rolling simmer over medium heat. Once bubbling pour in salt, garlic powder, and vegan parmesan. Gradually, add the polenta in whisking continuously.
  • Once the polenta starts to bubble remove from the heat and continue to whisk for 5 minutes.
  • Taste polenta and add more seasonings if desired, be careful it will be hot.
  • You can either spray or lightly oil a 9 x 9 inch baking dish. Then pour the polenta in and spread it evenly.
  • Chill in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours or in the fridge overnight.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the ingredients for the sauce. Mix together and then place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Once polenta is solidified, preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  • Remove the polenta from the pan. Use a sharp knife to create thick polenta fries. Start by cutting the polenta in half crosswise. Then divide each half into 11 lengthwise cuts, resulting in 22 fries.
  • Coat each piece of polenta in cornstarch and then place on a baking sheet. If necessary for your baking sheet line with parchment paper.
  • Gently brush the top and sides of polenta fries with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, you will use the rest after you flip them.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Carefully, flip the polenta fries, brush remaining oil and then bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Once done allow them to cool on pan for 5 minutes.
  • Add to a plate with dipping sauce and garnish with basil, coarse sea salt, and a few pieces of lemon if desired.

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Notes

  • Vegan mayo is from Follow Your Heart
  • Vegan parmesan is Go Veggie
  • Polenta is Colavita
  • Will last in the fridge for up to 3 days or you can freeze them
  • To warm up you can microwave, place in oven, air fryer, or in a pan.
  • My lemon was pretty big so if yours is smaller your dressing may be thicker.
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