POLENTA KABOBS

POLENTA KABOBS

1 package (2 lbs/1kg) of pre-made polenta tubes
½ pound of prosciutto, thinly sliced (approximately 12 slices, halved)
6 lemons, cut into wedges
24 basil leaves
2 bell peppers cut into 1 inch wedges
6 green onions, green part only, cut into 1-1 ½ inch pieces
2 teaspoons of pepper (10ml)
¼ cup of olive oil (60ml)
8 wooden skewers

Soak wooden skewers in cool water for 1 hour.

Cut polenta into 1" cubes. Wrap basil leaf and proscuitto around polenta tube. Repeat until you have 24 pieces.

On a wooden skewer, thread a polenta square, green onion, bell pepper and lemon wedges. Repeat two to three times per skewer. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to grill.

Preheat grill to 500ºF(250ºC)

Drizzle with olive oil and pepper. Place skewers on grill. Cook until proscuitto turns golden brown and lemon has nice char marks - approximately 3 -4 minutes per side.

BBQ tip: To prevent wooden skewers from burning. Place unused portion of stick over tin foil placed in the centre of the grill.

Yield: 8 servings