Creamy Italian Beans and Polenta Appetizers
By: Kristi Rimkus
Published: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 6:36am

Ingredients




1 package polenta, sliced into 12 slices
1 can cannellini beans
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 cup mushroom , chopped
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese , shredded

Preparation

1 Combine beans, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, basil, oregano and thyme in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. 2 Heat non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Brown polenta on both sides, 5 minutes per side. 3 Preheat broiler. 4 Spray non-stick cookie sheet with cooking spray and mound bean mixture over polenta. Top with cheese, and broil until bubbly and lightly browned.

About


This is a colorful appetizer of cannellini beans, mushrooms, and fresh basil that tops creamy polenta. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top, then pop in the oven. Simple and delicious!