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Pan Seared Polenta with Eggplant Tapenade

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine American, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 6 people
Calories 93 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 18 oz Polenta Roll Sliced in 1/2 inch thick discs
  • 2 cups eggplant peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes no salt added
  • 1/2 cup Baby Spinach Leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive Tapenade

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet. Add int he polenta slices and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes. Then flip and cook another 10 minutes on the other side so that each side is crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  • While the polenta is cooking, place the second tablespoon of coconut oil in a separate medium sized skillet. Add in the eggplant and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes on medium heat, until eggplant just starts to soften.
  • Add the entire can of tomatoes and lower to medium low heat, allowing the tomato and eggplant to cook together for 10 minutes.
  • Add in the spinach and cook for 1 minute, mixing well, so the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and mix in the tapenade.
  • Place a teaspoon of the eggplant mixture onto each polenta disc. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 109mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1100IUVitamin C: 13.2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.7mg
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