Caprese Polenta

Arugula-Cannellini Bean Salad
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Ingredients

  • ½ (18-oz) tube polenta, cut into 6 slices
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp pepper, divided
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into 6 slices (or use 3 Roma tomatoes)
  • ½ (8-oz) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices
  • 1½ Tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook polenta in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until browned. Sprinkle with ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper.
  2. Arrange polenta slices on a platter; top with tomatoes and cheese. Sprinkle with ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper. Drizzle with glaze, and sprinkle with basil.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg arugula
  • 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add beans, arugula, and nuts. Toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
272
173
445
Fat (g) 15 9 24
Sat. Fat (g) 6 1 7
Protein (g) 9 7 16
Carb (g) 21 17 38
Fiber (g) 2 5 7
Sodium (mg) 604 314 918

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