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Soft Polenta with Creamy Pesto Courgettes by Zola Nene

25 Minutes
2 Servings
8 Ingredients

Description

Looking for a simple recipe to impress your guests? Zola Nene’s Soft Polenta with Creamy Pesto Courgettes Recipe is where gourmet meets effortless entertaining.

This versatile and sophisticated dish can be the perfect accompaniment for a casual family dinner or elegant gathering with friends. Whether you’re specifically cooking with vegetarian guests in mind, this dish will impress meat lovers and vegetarians alike.

This recipe calls for our Forage and Feast Cold Extracted Extra Virgin Olive Oil which is a blend of three select olive varietals resulting in a robust flavour with a deep grassy aroma and peppery taste, and Simple Truth Polenta which is fortified in minerals and vitamins that your body needs.

Each forkful is an invitation to savour the contrast of soft polenta and bold pesto flavour straight from our Checkers Deli.

Don’t let another family gathering go by without trying Zola Nene’s Soft Polenta with Creamy Pesto Courgettes Recipe. We’ve got all the ingredients available at your nearest Checkers store, and if you can’t make it to shop in-store, we’ll deliver in 60 minutes, just shop on Sixty60 for delivery.

Directions

1. In a pot, bring the vegetable stock to a boil then sprinkle in the polenta while whisking until thickened. Turn to a low heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. In a pan, heat olive oil then add courgettes, cut side down and sauté until browned. Turn courgettes over, add tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper and allow to sauté for a few minutes for the tomatoes to blister.

3. Add coconut milk and pesto, simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Season the polenta to taste before serving topped with the saucy veg. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 800ml vegetable stock
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 200g courgettes; halved lengthways
  • 200g cherry tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp. basil pesto