Description
These Kid-Friendly Polenta Veggie Towers make mealtime fun. They are quick, easy, and nutritious. Even picky eaters enjoy these colorful towers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube (16 ounces) pre-cooked polenta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, spinach)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pinch of dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the polenta into 1/2-inch thick rounds. You should get about 12-14 slices.
- Arrange polenta slices on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced vegetables and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce onto each polenta slice.
- Top each with a spoonful of cooked vegetables.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and a pinch of oregano, if using.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the polenta is warmed through.
- Let cool slightly before serving to tiny hands.
Notes
- Vary the vegetables based on what your kids like or what you have on hand.
- Cut vegetables very small for easy eating and to hide them for picky eaters.
- You can make these ahead and reheat them gently in the oven or microwave.
- Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 towers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg