Description
These Easy Polenta Croutons are made with ready-made polenta cut into cubes, then tossed with Italian spices, garlic powder, and vegan cheese and cooked to crispy perfection! They have a crunchy outside with a softer center for a delicious final touch to any salad or enjoyed as a snack!
Ingredients
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- 18 oz (510g) ready-made polenta, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2–3 tablespoons oil (olive or avocado)
Instructions
Method 1: Saute In Skillet
- First, you'll cut the ready-made polenta into cubes. Place the cubes in a glass bowl. Next, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, vegan parmesan cheese, and salt in a small bowl and mix together. Add the bowl with the cubed polenta and add 2 tablespoons of oil, preferably olive or avocado oil. Stir to mix well.
- Spray a large skillet lightly with oil and then add the croutons and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, tossing occasionally to crisp up all sides evenly.
Method 2: Bake In Oven
- First, you'll cut the ready-made polenta into cubes. Place the cubes in a glass bowl. Next, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, vegan parmesan cheese, and salt in a small bowl and mix together. Add the bowl with the cubed polenta and add 2 tablespoons of oil, preferably olive or avocado oil. Stir to mix well.
- In a single layer, add each seasoned cube to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes. If you desire a little extra crisp, broil for 5-7 minutes.
Method 3: Air Fryer
- First, you'll cut the ready-made polenta into cubes. Place the cubes in a glass bowl. Next, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, vegan parmesan cheese, and salt in a small bowl and mix together. Add the bowl with the cubed polenta and add 2 tablespoons of oil, preferably olive or avocado oil. Stir to mix well.
- Preheat the air fyer to 400 degrees then In a single layer, add each seasoned cube to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Homemade Condiments