Polenta Hearts

Directions

1. 1
   Heart-shaped cookie cutter
2. 2
   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
3. 3
   Add salt to taste and return to a rapid boil.
4. 4
   Slowly whisk the polenta and stir for approximately 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in butter.
6. 6
   Spray an oven dish or sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
7. 7
   Pour polenta into dish and spread evenly to make a 1/2-inch layer.
8. 8
   Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Punch out heart shapes with the cookie cutter and set aside.
10. 10
    Heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat.
11. 11
    Add the olive oil and sear polenta hearts until golden on both sides and heated throughout.