
This is a quick supper for one, but if you have time try frying the polenta discs until golden-brown before serving.
150g/5½oz instant polenta
400ml/14 fl oz vegetable stock
1 vine tomato, seeds removed, chopped
1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn
1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste with a knife
3 tbsp olive oil
1 courgette, cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp sugar
1-2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1-2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1-2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
1-2 tsp fresh chervil,
For the polenta, place the polenta and stock into a pan and simmer over a low heat for 5-6 minutes, or according to pack instructions.
Tip the polenta out onto a baking tray and place in the freezer for 10-12 minutes to chill.
For the marinated vegetables, mix all of the marinated vegetables ingredients together in a bowl and set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
For the olive dressing, blend all of the olive dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
For the herb dressing, blend all the herb dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
To serve, cut out two circles of the polenta with a round metal cutter and place one on a serving plate. Spoon half of the vegetables on top of the first polenta disc, then place the second polenta disc on top and some more vegetables to form a stack. Spoon the olive and herb dressings around the plate to garnish.
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