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Almond Crusted "Cheese" Topped Polenta romesco sauce, broccolini, peppers
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Almond Crusted "Cheese" Topped Polenta

romesco sauce, broccolini, peppers

A sophisticated plate that balances creamy textures with a bold, crunchy finish. Golden polenta is served with tender broccolini and mini peppers tossed in a briny, flavorful olive tapenade. Topped with toasted almond-crusted plant-based "cheese" and a drizzle of smoky romesco, this dish offers a vibrant, multi-layered experience in every bite.

Tags: Gluten-Free High-Protein Soy-Free High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  25 min 4 Servings  |  35 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
650
FAT
38g
CARBOHYDRATES
66g
PROTEIN
16g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
  2. 2 oz Treeline® Dairy-Free Herb Garlic Cheese
  3. 4 mini sweet peppers
  4. 8 oz broccolini, cut into 2-inch pieces
  5. 1 garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced
  6. 1/4 cup olive tapenade
  7. 1/2 cup polenta
  8. 1/4 cup romesco sauce
  9. 1 tbsp olive oil (from your kitchen)
  10. Salt (from your kitchen)
  11. Pepper (from your kitchen)
Allergens: tree nuts (almond), tree nuts (cashew)
Tools: Medium saucepan, Large nonstick skillet
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  25 min 4 Servings  |  35 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
650
FAT
38g
CARBOHYDRATES
66g
PROTEIN
16g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Prepare the cheese

Mix almonds, just half the paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl. Divide herb garlic cheese in half and roll into balls. Roll cheese in almonds to fully coat. Flatten each ball into a 3/4-inch thick disk. Keep in bowl until ready to use.

2
Cook the peppers and broccolini

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook, turning occasionally, until peppers are charred in places and beginning to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Add broccolini and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in olive tapenade. Set aside.

3
Make the polenta

Heat 2 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and slowly add polenta while whisking continuously until it thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in just half the Romesco sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (TIP: Don’t start the polenta until the vegetables are cooked.)

4
Serve

Divide Romesco polenta between bowls and top with pan-roasted broccolini, peppers, and almond crusted cashew cheese. Drizzle with remaining Romesco and any remaining almonds. Enjoy!

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CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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