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Crispy Polenta Cakes with Ratatouille

Crispy polenta cakes served with a classic French ratatouille, a vegetable medley cooked with herbs and tomatoes.

40 minutes4 servings
Crispy Polenta Cakes with Ratatouille
Photo: Arnold Gatilao from Oakland, CA, USA · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Gradually whisk in polenta and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in butter, eggs, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Shape the mixture into small cakes and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the polenta cakes until golden brown.
  6. In a separate pan, sauté onions, garlic, zucchini, and eggplant.
  7. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Serve the crispy polenta cakes with the ratatouille on the side.

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