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    Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Published: May 18, 2016 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Kristen Wood

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    Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

    These crispy & chewy fries are not only easy to make, they are
    amazingly delicious as well. The combination of textures & flavors are such a delight to the senses!

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     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

    You may just find yourself replacing your standard potato fare with these beauties (I know I did!)...

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

    These Baked Polenta Fries with Garlic + Pepper are:

    • Healthy, filling and satisfying.

    • Crispy and texturally delightful.

    • With the use of pre-prepared polenta, these delicious fries are super easy to make!

    • Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free.

     

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

    Tips for making Baked Polenta Fries:

    • Alternatively, you can slice the pre-prepared polenta into any shape of your choosing before baking. Sometimes I slice it into cubes to make Polenta Croutons!

    • Coconut and avocado oil work well as an alternative to olive oil, if preferred.

    • The combo of black pepper & garlic make such a divine combo, but you can certainly toss the polenta with any spices of your choosing before baking!

    • These fries are quite neutral in flavor, versatile and accommodate a variety entrees and condiments. I highly recommend experimentation!

    • These store well in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in a 400 degree oven until warmed throughout.

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

    More Gluten-Free Snack & Appetizer Recipes You Might Enjoy:

    Cumin Roasted Chickpea Polenta Cakes + Three Sisters Chili (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Turmeric + Fennel Seed Crackers (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    White Cheddar Quinoa Bites With Hot & Spicy Buffalo Sriracha Sauce (Gluten-Free)

    Baked Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli Bites (Gluten-Free)

    Gluten-Free 'Cheez-It' Cheese Crackers

    Easy Baked Vegan Gluten-Free Samosas

     

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

    If you make these easy and delicious Baked Polenta Fries, I would love to hear about it! Enjoy. xo.

     Incredibly quick and easy Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness! #polenta #cornmeal #appetizer #snack #healthysnack #healthy fries #baked #bakedfries #garlicpepper #vegan #glutenfree #fingerfood

     

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    Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!
    4.67 from 15 votes
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    Course: Appetizers, Savory Baked, Sides, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 45 fries
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 1 18 oz tube of pre-prepared polenta
    • 2 tbs olive oil
    • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp sea salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 450°F.
    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
    • Cut your polenta in half width-wise. Halve each half length-wise. Then, cut each fourth into thirds length-wise. Finally, slice each third length-wise into 3-5 fries.
    • Place your fries in a single layer on your parchment lined cookie sheet.
    • Sprinkle with seasonings and drizzle with olive oil.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, remove & flip fries.
    • Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until desired crispness is achieved.
    • Serve alone, or with a favorite condiment (I like marinara).
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Please refer to the 'Tips' section above in post for more information.
    You might also like our Corn Fries!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 15g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 911mg | Fiber: 2g
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    1. Scoop says

      April 11, 2021 at 8:37 am

      Hi! I'd love to make this but would be making my own polenta - any thoughts on that? Any direction? My upstairs neighbour is vegan and I'm gluten free (celiac). We're so happy to find someone else with food/diet requirements and we're challenging each other with delicious recipes. Will be pleased to review once enjoyed.

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      • Kristen Wood says

        April 11, 2021 at 10:32 pm

        Hi! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 Yes, you can most certainly do that! You would need to cook around 1 cup of dry polenta according to package instructions, then you will pour it into a square baking pan and pop it into the fridge for about 1 hour or until the polenta has solidified considerably. Then you can cut it into fries and make according to the recipe instructions here. I hope this helps and I hope you enjoy!

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