Grilled Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly coat 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick olive-oil spray and set aside.
2. 2
   In medium saucepan, combine 4 1/4 cups water, cornmeal and salt; whisk well.
3. 3
   Cook polenta, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken.
4. 4
   Add oil or butter and cook over low heat, stirring with wooden spoon and adding more water if necessary, a tablespoon at a time, to keep polenta from becoming too thick, about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Scrape polenta into prepared pan and smooth top.
6. 6
   Cool, then cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
7. 7
   Preheat gas grill to medium or prepare charcoal fire.
8. 8
   When ready to grill, remove polenta from pan and cut into 1-inch-thick slices.
9. 9
   Brush both sides with oil and grill for 3 or 4 minutes each side.
10. 10
    Serve grilled polenta hot with grilled ratatouille.