Yes yes YES — Lemon Thyme Polenta Fries 🍋🌿🍟 are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with citrusy-herby goodness. It’s like fries went to culinary school in the Mediterranean. Fancy, but still totally snackable.
🍋 Lemon Thyme Polenta Fries
Ingredients:
- 1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
- 3 cups water or veggie broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried) 🌿
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast
- Olive oil spray or drizzle for baking
Dipping Sauce Ideas:
- Garlic aioli
- Herbed yogurt dip
- Spicy marinara
- Lemon tahini sauce ✨
Instructions:
- Make the polenta:
Bring water or broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and stir often for about 10–15 mins until thick. Stir in olive oil, salt, lemon zest, thyme, and optional cheese. - Set it up:
Pour polenta into a parchment-lined square or rectangular dish. Smooth it out, cover, and chill in the fridge until firm (at least 1 hour, or overnight). - Slice & bake:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice firm polenta into fry shapes. Place on a lined baking sheet, brush or spray with olive oil, and bake 25–30 mins, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
Flavor Vibe:
Zesty, savory, earthy, and a little fancy — these fries scream modern picnic goddess. 💁♀️🌿
Serving Ideas:
- Stack them like golden Jenga sticks for a party board 🧀
- Add to a salad bowl for crunch power
- Pair with sparkling lemonade or a citrusy spritz 🍹
Want this turned into a picnic-ready carousel post or a satisfying slice-then-crisp-up reel with ASMR crackles? Let’s serve it hot 🔥📲
