{"id":30483,"date":"2019-04-03T05:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T11:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=30483"},"modified":"2021-04-27T09:59:22","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:59:22","slug":"vegan-burst-cherry-tomato-polenta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/vegan-burst-cherry-tomato-polenta\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Burst Cherry Tomato Polenta"},"content":{"rendered":"

This 30-minute vegan burst cherry tomato polenta is bound to become a weeknight staple. Rich cashew cream is woven through hot polenta. Then, the polenta is served generously topped with burst garlic-herb cherry tomatoes.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This time of year, I crave recipes that teeter between seasons. Elements of warmth and comfort balanced by bright flavors and colors.<\/p>\n

This dish embodies that sentiment completely.<\/p>\n

Spoonfuls of warm, creamy polenta topped with tangy, red-hot-hued burst cherry tomatoes.<\/p>\n

Rich and comforting balanced by bright and zesty.<\/p>\n

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As we lean further into spring, I find myself craving more and more time outside. Time to walk, to sit, to ponder... even time to rake the yard (suburban life has truly taken hold).<\/p>\n

And the more time I spend outside, the less time I want to spend inside fussing over the stove at the end of a long day. Which is why this dish is so perfect. It pulls together in a swift 30 minutes and reheats like a dream. It's a breeze whether you're making it the night-of or tucking into leftovers after a fast 5-minute reheat.<\/p>\n

To whip together this simple vegan meal, you'll start by making the polenta. Bring several cups of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, very slowly whisk in one cup of polenta. The key to smooth polenta is adding slowly and whisking vigorously.<\/p>\n

Continue whisking for another minute or two after all the polenta is added. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened.<\/p>\n

Once the polenta is ready, stir in a generous pour of cashew cream (you'll prepare this in advance by blending together raw cashews and filtered water until completely smooth).<\/p>\n

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The cashew cream adds a luxurious richness to the polenta and softens its golden hue to a pale, buttery yellow.<\/p>\n

If you're up for multitasking, I recommend making the burst tomatoes while the polenta simmers. If you're not, you can wait to prepare them and simply reheat the polenta before serving.<\/p>\n

Either way, to make the burst tomatoes, begin by heating a bit of olive oil in a large saut\u00e9 pan. Add minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Cook for a minute, or until fragrant. Then, add four cups grape tomatoes (or use tricolor or heirloom for an exceptionally pretty finished dish) and a bit of sea salt.<\/p>\n

Cook the tomatoes for 6 to 10 minutes, or until they burst open and release their juices, nudging them around on occasion to prevent scorching.<\/p>\n

Once the tomatoes are ready, spoon them over the warm polenta.<\/p>\n

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I like to finish this dish with finely chopped basil and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A few slices of crusty Italian bread are also a welcomed addition...<\/p>\n

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This 30-minute vegan burst cherry tomato polenta is bound to become a weeknight staple. Rich cashew cream is woven through hot polenta. Then, the polenta is served generously topped with burst cherry tomatoes. <\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Bigger Bites<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, plant-based, Vegan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>3<\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>

Creamy Polenta<\/h4>