Recipes Crisp Polenta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 5.0 (802) 1 Review Like many red fruits and vegetables, the juicy roasted cherry tomatoes topping the polenta contain lycopene, which protects against cancer and heart disease. More Tomato Recipes By Melissa Rubel Jacobson Updated on May 21, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © John Kernick Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 8 Ingredients 8 ½ cups water 6 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound polenta (2 3/4 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes on the vine 8 thyme sprigs 4 ounces fresh goat cheese (crumbled) Directions Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large saucepan, bring the water and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a boil. Gradually whisk in the polenta and cook over low heat, whisking, until thick, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Scrape the polenta into the baking dish and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently toss the tomatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the tomatoes on the baking sheet and scatter the thyme sprigs on top. Roast for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to burst; discard the thyme. Meanwhile, turn the polenta out onto a work surface and trim 1/2 inch off all sides. Cut the polenta into 8 rectangles. Heat a large nonstick skillet. Brush both sides of the polenta with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt. Working in 2 batches, cook the polenta over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer the polenta to plates and sprinkle with the goat cheese. Arrange the roasted tomatoes over the polenta and serve. Notes One Serving 307 cal, 15 gm fat, 3.7 gm sat fat, 37 gm carb, 4.8 gm fiber. Rate it Print