Organic Polenta

"With its mild, delicately sweet flavor and creamy, yet substantial, consistency, Polenta is a real overachiever of a side dish, providing both a hearty, filling carb and a fascinating textural element at the same time. The only problem is that making it from scratch requires a relatively high investment of time and attention, often calling for constant, sustained stirring from the preparer. Luckily, our pre-cooked, shelf stable Trader Joe’s Organic Polenta solves that problem handily, turning a potentially laborious effort into a quick, three-step process of slice, heat, and serve. Of course, how you heat is entirely up to you. For a super fast side dish solution, you can microwave slices of this Polenta, topped with a bit of shredded mozzarella, for a minute or two, until the cheese is melty and bubbly. Or, you can place slices on a lightly oiled sheet pan, top with your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce and roughly chopped garlic, and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. For something extra special, we recommend pan-frying slices in a skillet with olive oil until the exterior is browned and lightly crispy, then insert them into a super satisfying eggplant parm sandwich, or use them as the base of a gluten free eggs Benedict."