Saturday, February 20, 2010

Vegetarian Friday

Cooking dinner on a Friday night is rare for me. Oh but when it happens, it feels great.  I think I really prefer cooking to eating out, unless it's a very unique restaurant. 

Dinner last night:
Sauteed polenta circles, topped with portobello mushroom slices and provolone cheese, artichoke marina sauce, and grated parmesan. 
-use half of a polenta log package for 1 whole portobello mushroom
-artichoke marinara sauce (find at most grocery stores)
-couple slices of provolone cheese
-grated parmesan cheese

First, place 1/2 inch thick slices of polenta in a pan with olive oil.  Sauté a couple of minutes on each side.  Place polenta circles in a baking dish. (Preheat to 400). Then, sauté slices of portobello mushrooms in olive oil until tender - add salt and garlic & herb seasoning to taste.  Layer slices on top of the polenta.  Layer provolone slices on top of the mushrooms, and then spread artichoke marinara sauce in a thin layer.  Last step - be generous with the top layer of parmesan cheese. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, and then broil (550) for 2-3 minutes.

We also had a side of sauteed spinach with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

And some good whole grain bread from Costco, toasted with butter.