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Beet Polenta Fries

These Beet Polenta Fries are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. They are healthy, easy and so delicious. A simple crowd-pleasing recipe that requires just 5 ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

BEET POLENTA FRIES:

  • 1 ½ cup water
  • ½ cup finely grated beet
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt, or more to taste
  • ½ cup quick-cooking polenta
  • Olive oil for cooking

TO SERVE:

  • Aquafaba Garlic Mayo* - see notes for the recipe

Instructions
 

  • Add water, grated beet, dried rosemary, dried garlic and sea salt to a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and slowly whisk in the polenta. Keep stirring and continue cooking for about 2 -3 minutes, until it thickens.
  • Pour the polenta onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it evenly.
  • Place in the fridge to set for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 F / 215 C.
  • Cut the polenta into fries and place them on a greased baking sheet. Brush each polenta fry with a little more olive oil.
  • Bake for 25 – 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the fries are golden on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • Serve immediately with my aquafaba garlic mayo or your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

*Recipe for my Aquafaba Garlic Mayo here.