As a healthy alternative to fried bread, polenta is the perfect foundation for this light lunch or supper dish.
The salty Parma ham is complemented by the creamy mozzarella.
SERVES 4
PREP TIME 15 MINS
COOK TIME 10 MINS
Recipe Ingredients:
| 1 tbsp light olive oil |
| 8 x 1cm thick slices of baked polenta or precooked, shop-bought polenta, about 10 oz (300 g) in total |
| 2 tomatoes, cut into 8 slices |
| 8 x 1 cm thick slices mozzarella cheese, about 10 oz (300 g) in total |
| 8 slices Parma ham |
| 3 oz (85 g) ready-made basil pesto |
Recipe Methods:
| 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan set over a medium heat. Add the polenta and fry for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove from the pan. |
| 2 Divide the polenta slices between four plates. Top each one with a slice of tomato and mozzarella. Place a slice of ham on each stack and drizzle evenly with the pesto. Serve immediately. |
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per recipe)
| Fat : 150.28 g | Fibre : 8.85 g |
| Iron : 7.26 mg | Sugar : 13.92 g |
| Calcium : 1614.67 mg | Sodium : 5247.01 mg |
| Potassium : 1827.65 mg | Calories: 2943.76 kcal |
| Protein : 142.36 g | Vitamin A : 6286.88 IU |
| Vitamin C : 33.7 g | Carbohydrates : 239.4 g |
| Saturated Fat : 58.57 g | Cholesterol : 369.64 mg |