🧆 Crispy Polenta Bites with Whipped Feta & Chili Honey Drizzle

Golden polenta squares, pan-fried until crisp on the outside, soft in the center—topped with airy whipped feta and finished with a sweet-hot chili honey drizzle. A snack, starter, or modern party plate with punchy contrast.

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🧑‍🍳 Overview

• Difficulty: Medium
• Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes active
• Servings: 2–4 (makes ~12 bites)
• Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean Small Plate

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📝 Ingredients

For the Polenta Bites:

• 1/2 cup quick-cooking polenta
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil for frying

For the Whipped Feta:

• 100g feta cheese
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: black pepper or fresh thyme

For the Chili Honey:

• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• Optional: a pinch of smoked paprika or lemon zest

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Polenta

• Boil water or broth, slowly whisk in polenta.
• Cook until thick (about 5 minutes), stir in butter, Parmesan, and salt.
• Pour into a lined container to about 1-inch thickness. Smooth flat.
• Chill for 30+ minutes until firm (or refrigerate overnight).

2. Cut & Crisp

• Cut polenta into squares or rounds.
• Heat olive oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet.
• Fry polenta bites until golden and crisp on both sides.

3. Whip the Feta

• Blend feta, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning.

4. Make the Chili Honey

• Warm honey slightly and stir in chili flakes (and optional extras). Let infuse for 5–10 minutes.

5. Assemble

• Top each crispy polenta bite with a dollop of whipped feta and a drizzle of chili honey. Serve warm.

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🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per serving of 3 bites, approx.)

• Calories: ~210
• Protein: 7g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fat: 12g

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📂 Categories

• Main Categories: Appetizer, Vegetarian
• Additional Tags:
  • Modern Entertaining
  • Polenta Recipes
  • Sweet + Spicy
  • Whipped Feta
  • Small Plates
  • Snackable Bites