Crispy polenta bruschetta recipe with whipped feta and asparagus

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Crispy polenta bruschetta recipe with whipped feta and asparagus

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For an Easter side or starter with real seasonal appeal, pair crunchy polenta with smooth whipped feta and a zingy asparagus topping. This grilled polenta recipe is light, vibrant and full of texture, making it an effortless side that works with everything, from salmon to chicken.
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For an Easter side or starter with real seasonal appeal, pair crunchy polenta with smooth whipped feta and a zingy asparagus topping. This grilled polenta recipe is light, vibrant and full of texture, making it an effortless side that works with everything, from salmon to chicken.
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Total time

Ingredients

Servings
16
For the polenta
900 ml
water
200 g
M&S polenta
40 g
M&S Italian hard cheese, grated
For the asparagus salad
100 g
M&S extra fine asparagus
50 g
M&S Greek pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
10 g
M&S fresh mint, leaves picked, roughly chopped
1
M&S Beldi preserved lemon, finely chopped
To serve
1 pack
(170 g)
M&S whipped herby Greek feta dip

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
54kcal
Fat
3.5 g
Saturates
1.6 g
Sugars
0.6 g
Salt
228.8 mg
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step 1
Lightly grease a 25 x 35cm baking dish with olive oil. If you don’t have the exact size, a medium-sized rectangular baking dish will do.
step 2
Bring the water (900 ml) to a simmer in a large saucepan with a pinch of salt. Gradually whisk in the polenta (200 g), then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until thick and fluffy. Give the polenta a stir every now and again to make sure it’s not sticking to the bottom.
step 3
Remove from the heat, stir in the grated Italian hard cheese (40 g), then pour into the prepared dish. Smooth the top and set aside to cool completely before transferring to the fridge to chill.
step 4
For the asparagus salad, bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Snap off the woody ends, slice the asparagus (100 g) into 1cm pieces, then cook for 1 minute. Drain well.
step 5
Add the chopped olives (50 g), mint (10 g) and preserved lemon (1) to a mixing bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of the brine from the preserved lemons. Add the asparagus, mix well and set aside.
step 6
Once the polenta is fully chilled, turn it out onto a board and cut into 16 rectangles. Brush lightly with olive oil, then pre-heat the grill to medium.
step 7
Pop the polenta rectangles onto a foil-lined baking tray. Grill for 5 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.
step 8
Leave to cool slightly, then top with the whipped feta dip (1 pack) and spoon over the asparagus salad.
step 8 Leave to cool slightly, then top with the whipped feta dip (1 pack) and spoon over the asparagus salad.

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