Tuna Polenta Cakes
SERVINGS: 12 appetizers | PREP TIME: 30 minutes | COOK TIME: 10 minutesYellowfin tuna paired with polenta to create a flavorful appetizer
Ingredients:
- 1 pouch (2.5Â oz.)Â Portofino Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 box (12 oz.) polenta
- 1 cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 2 Tbsp. sliced, fresh basil
Directions:
- Make the polenta according to the package directions. Stir in the shredded cheese until well combined and melted.
- Place the olive oil in an 11×9 pan or half-sheet pan and spread out until the pan is covered. Spoon the hot polenta into the pan, and spread it to the edges.
- Allow it to cool, and once firm, use a 2-inch-round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to make ~12 polenta rounds.
- Place the rounds on a platter. Top them with 1 tsp. of marinara sauce and tuna, and finish them off with some slivered basil.
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Polenta Cakes
Serving Size: 1 cake (50g) Servings: 12 appetizers |
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Nutritional Info | Amount/Serving | % DV* |
Calories | 160 | |
Total Fat | 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Trans Fat | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate | 23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
Sugars | 0g | |
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
Protein | 6g | |
Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
Calcium | 54mg | 4% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
Potassium | 51mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional information does not include salt and pepper or microgreens. |