Easy Polenta Fries with Rosemary and Parmesan

Close up photo of polenta fries topped with rosemary and Parmesan cheese on a wood platter.

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These crispy baked polenta fries are an easy gluten-free side dish made with pre-cooked polenta, olive oil, fresh rosemary, and grated parmesan cheese. Baked on a baking sheet until golden brown and crispy, they can also be sliced thinner to make crunchy polenta chips. Serve with marinara, pesto, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword: baked, crispy, gluten free recipes, gluten-free, healthy recipes, low fodmap, polenta, polenta fries, vegetarian

Diet: DASH, Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, MIND Diet, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 203kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ingredients

1 tube polenta i.e. Ancient Harvest or Trader Joes, ~18-oz
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 to 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cut polenta tube in half, then cut each half in to 16 "fries". You should have 32 fries from an 18-oz tube.
Place polenta fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and brush olive oil on fries.
Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until light brown and crispy. You may wish to turn the fries every 15 minutes to get them extra crispy.
While the fries are baking, combine the rosemary and parmesan cheese and set aside in a small bowl.
Remove fries from oven when done. Place them on a serving dish and sprinkle the parmesan cheese/rosemary mixture on top. Serve while nice and hot.

Notes

Make your own polenta

If you can't find a tube of pre-cooked polenta, make your own. I use Bob's Red Mill Organic Corn Grits/Polenta and make the basic recipe for quick grits (see package instructions) with water, vegetable, or chicken stock, spread it on a rimmed baking sheet or square baking dish lined with plastic wrap, and let it set for 2 hours or overnight, then cut it into fries.

Substitutions & Optional Ingredients

Olive oil spray or avocado cooking spray.
Additional seasonings. Sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, other fresh herbs, or dried Italian herbs.
Other cheeses, like feta or goat cheese. Or vegan Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tomato sauce or any favorite dip to dunk your crispy fries in.

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