Dukkah with Walnuts and Italian Herbs Over Polenta Fries
Description
Dukkah is a Middle Eastern spread that’s becoming more popular in menus today for good reason! This twist uses heart healthy walnuts to really bring the nutrition home!
Ingredients
Dukkah
- 1 cup whole walnuts
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Red Bean Marinara Sauce
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes no salt added
- 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Polenta Fries
- 1 18-oz tube polenta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped fresh Basil to garnish
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350*F and place 1 cup walnuts on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove and let cool 5 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine walnuts, toasted sesame seeds and spices. Pulse for 1-2 minutes until coarse consistency is achieved. Do not over pulse. Set mixture aside in an airtight container.
- In the food processor, add diced tomatoes, red beans, salt, garlic powder, basil and oregano. Pulse until smooth, silky consistency is achieved. Set aside in a microwave safe bowl.
- Slice precooked polenta into desired shapes. I chose the fries, but you can easily keep circles as well.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Place the polenta in the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, or until warm.
- Once polenta is crisp, remove from skillet and assemble dish.
- Place 3 ounces polenta, ½ cup of marinara sauce and ¼ cup of Dukkah on a plate. Garnish with chopped basil.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 434 cal
- Total Fat: 28 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 8189 mg
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g