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Servings

Prep Time

Cook Time

Ingredients

• FOR THE FRIES:
• 3 ½ cups (875 ml) water
• sea salt
• 1 1/3 cups (200 g) cornmeal
• ¼ cup (60 ml) Kale and Walnut Pesto (see below)
• Vegetable oil, for baking
• FOR THE AIOLI:
• ½ cup (125 ml) vegan mayonnaise (or regular mayo if you're not vegan)
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
• squeeze of fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Bring the water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add a pinch of salt and stir to dissolve, then slowly add the cornmeal, stirring constantly.

2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the pesto and continue to stir until the polenta mixture thickens significantly and pulls away from the sides of the pot. This will take anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes.

3. Scoop the polenta onto one of the prepared baking sheets and press it down to a ¾-inch (2-cm) thickness; it will be very sticky so use a silicone spatula or even wet hands. Allow the pan to sit for 1 to 2 hours to allow the polenta to set; you can pop it in the fridge to speed up the process.

4. Once set, the polenta is ready to be sliced into fries. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C), then slice the polenta with a sharp knife, or use a pizza cutter.

5. Transfer the fries to the second baking sheet, brush or spritz lightly with vegetable oil, and place in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, turning the fries halfway through, until they are slightly browned and crispy on the outside.

6. Meanwhile, mix all the aïoli ingredients together in a small bowl.

7. Remove the fries from the oven, season with a little salt, and serve with the spicy aïoli for dipping.

Nutrients Per Serving

Calories (per serving): 349 Protein: 5.7 g Total Fat: 17.8 g Saturated Fat: 1.7 g Carbohydrates: 42.3 g Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g Sugars: 0 g