I invented this pizza yesterday, although I know that a google search would indicate that I am not the first inventor, or even the hundredth. I was still proud of myself.
This really tastes like a pizza, thanks to the toppings, but the polenta crust is crispy on the outside and surprisingly creamy in the middle. It's healthy and fast, and you don't feel like you just ate a whole pizza.
Polenta Pizza
(serves 1)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c cornmeal
- 1 c water
- 1 t olive oil
- 1 t salt
- 1 t pepper
- 1 handful greens of your choice (I used arugula, basil, chives)
- 5 small tomatoes, halved
- 1 handful shredded mozzarella (or whatever cheese you like)
Instructions:
- Spread the olive oil in a nonstick pan and turn on the heat to medium. When the pan starts to warm, add the cornmeal, water, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Continue to cook on medium/low heat for about 10 minutes. Don't stir it. You'll see the polenta start to firm up, kind of like an omelet. You want the outside to start to form a crust, but you don't want it to burn.
- When it looks like you could use a spatula to scoop it out of the pan in one piece, turn the heat down to low and top with the cheese, greens, and tomatoes. Continue to cook on low for another minute or so until the cheese melts.
- Gently turn out onto a plate and top with hot sauce if you wish.
Enjoy,
Tofu
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