Mediterranean Vegetable Stack with Chargrilled Polenta and Sauce Vierge

Grilled courgette and aubergine layered with chilled polenta squares and topped with a fresh, herby tomato sauce vierge.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1184.2 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 108.3 grams 108.3 grams
Fat 74.8 grams 74.8 grams
Protein 19.5 grams 19.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
squeeze
GrainsCereals
125
g
Polenta
Quick-cook
Liquids
250
ml
Chicken Stock
Hot; or vegetable stock for vegetarians
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
2
tsp
Rosemary
Fresh, chopped
1
handful
Basil
Fresh, chopped
OilsFats
29.6
ml
Olive Oil
For rubbing vegetables
1
tsp
Olive Oil
For drizzling
29.6
ml
Olive Oil
For sauce vierge
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Courgette
Yellow, sliced
0.5
piece
Aubergine
Sliced
1
piece
Tomato
Chopped

Steps

  • Rub courgette and aubergine slices with olive oil and seasoning.
  • Griddle vegetables for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and softened.
  • Boil polenta, stock, chilli, and rosemary in a saucepan.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and polenta is smooth.
  • Pour polenta into an oiled roasting tin and chill in the fridge until set.
  • Cut the set polenta into three equal squares and rub with olive oil.
  • Griddle polenta squares for 1-2 minutes per side until charred.
  • Mix olive oil, tomato, basil, seasoning, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Stack polenta and vegetables alternately on a plate and drizzle with sauce.