Baked Polenta Fries with Marinara Sauce
June 28, 2017
These baked polenta fries with marinara sauce are gluten-free and vegan, and really incredible! This dish is a fantastic appetizer or snack.

Baked Polenta Fries with Marinara Sauce
These baked polenta fries with marinara sauce are a delicious appetizer or snack. They're gluten-free and vegan, and super delicious. Try stopping at one!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 to 6
Ingredients
polenta:
- 6 cups (1.45l) Massel vegetable broth
- 1 cup (120g) yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
- 1 teaspoon Massel vegetable seasoning powder (or Celtic sea salt)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, plus more to taste
- 1 cup (185g) defrosted frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
marinara sauce:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Massel vegetable broth
- 1 (28oz/800g) can crushed tomatoes and their juices
- 1/3 cup (9g) chiffonaded fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Massel vegetable seasoning powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional), plus more to taste
Instructions
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To make the polenta, pour in 5 cups of the broth and stir in the seasoning powder. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the cornmeal in a slow steady stream, and continue whisking for about 2 minutes to avoid clumping. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon for about 15 minutes adding the remaining cup of broth gradually as needed until the mixture is thick and the cornmeal is cooked through and creamy. Stir in the olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder, and stir until well combined. Stir in the corn kernels and chives.
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Line a square baking dish with cling wrap, allowing the wrap to hang over the edges generously, which will allow you to pull the polenta bake out easily once set. Pour the cooked polenta into the tin and smooth over the top. Chill in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours, until set.
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Once set, pull the polenta out using the cling wrap, and flip it onto a cutting board. Cut it into equal pieces.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
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Place the polenta fingers on the prepared sheet, and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until starting to brown. Gently flip the slices over, and bake for a further 15 to 20 minutes, until golden.
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To make the marinara sauce, warm the oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the broth, tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, Massel vegetable seasoning powder or salt, and red pepper flakes. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes until the mixture has reduced and thickened. Allow to cool slightly, and thicken further. Stir in the maple syrup, and season to taste.
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Serve polenta fingers topped with marinara sauce.
Recipe Notes
Find more recipes using Massel broth
Photo by Trent Lanz; styling by Alicia Buszczak
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