Roasting the polenta, tomato and onion together saves time and concentrates the flavors in these colorful, fast, and easy gluten-free sliders. The spicy herb-garlic oil plays up their Italian side.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- One 24-ounce tube prepared polenta, sliced into sixteen 1/3-inch thick slices
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into eight 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 small red onions, sliced into eight 1/4-inch thick rounds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces lean ground beef
- 24 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the oil, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes in a small bowl. Arrange the polenta, tomato and onion slices on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops of the polenta and vegetables with the herbed oil. Sprinkle the vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until the vegetables are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 25 minutes.
- Gently combine the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 8 patties about 2 1/2 inches across and 1/2 inch thick. Spray both sides with nonstick cooking spray. Heat a large nonstick skillet on high for two minutes and arrange the patties in the skillet spaced evenly apart. Reduce to medium high and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow patties to rest for 5 minutes before assembling sliders.
- Assemble the sliders: On a work surface, place 8 polenta rounds herb-side down and top with 3 basil leaves, slightly overlapped on each. Top basil with a patty, tomato and onion slices. Sandwich with the remaining polenta rounds, herb-side up, and serve 2 sliders per person.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 370 calorie |
| Total Fat | 16 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 grams |
| Cholesterol | 55 milligrams |
| Sodium | 960 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 34 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 22 grams |
| Sugar | 6 grams |