Sauteed Apples With Cranberry Polenta - Part 1 - Preparing Polenta Recipe Video

A delicious vegan breakfast or quick dessert of sauteed apples served over tender slices of pan fried cranberry polenta.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Cranberry juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Pinch
 Brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Honey crisp apples6 Medium, peeled and cut into thin slices
 Coonut oil4 Tablespoon
 Polenta3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Shredded brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Honey/High fructose corn syrup1 Tablespoon
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Dried ginger powder1 Pinch
 Nutmeg1 Pinch ((to taste))
 Walnut1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Meyer lemon juice1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1070 Calories from Fat 378

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 43 g66.5%

Saturated Fat 17.2 g86%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1276.5 mg53.2%

Total Carbohydrates 169 g56.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g23.7%

Sugars 124.2 g

Protein 10 g20.1%

Vitamin A 9.2% Vitamin C 93.5%

Calcium 20.3% Iron 46.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a small saucepan, boil the cranberry juice and orange juice with a pinch of salt and brown sugar.
2. When the juices boil, gradually add the polenta and keep stirring to avoid lump formation.
3. Cook until all the moisture is absorbed; turn off the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
4. When it cool, roll it in a plastic wrap like a log and chill it.
5. In a large pan, melt 3 tablespoon coconut oil and sauté the apple slices for couple of minutes.
6. Add the shredded brown sugar to the apples and let it caramelize.
7. Add honey and mix well.
8. Turn the heat to low and add the cinnamon, dried ginger powder, nutmeg a pinch of salt and chopped walnuts.
9. Add Meyer lemon juice and remove the apples in a bowl.
10. In the same pan, take 1 ½ tablespoon of coconut oil and heat the oil
11. Remove the chilled polenta from the plastic wrap and cut into slices.
12. Place the polenta slices in the pan of hot coconut oil and fry them to form a crust; cook for about 4 minutes per side.

SERVING
13. Stack the browned polenta in a plate and serve with sautéed apples.

Editors Review

Watch "The Home Grown Gourmet Sauteed Apples With Cranberry Polenta Part 2 - Sauteed Apples" for serving idea.
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