{"product_id":"med-099","title":"Mediterranean Polenta Cups","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMediterranean Polenta Cups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreamy golden polenta baked into adorable miniature cups and topped with a fresh Mediterranean bruschetta of plum tomatoes, feta cheese, basil, and garlic. These elegant little bites are perfect as an appetizer or party snack — crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧠 Brain Health Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Cornmeal (Polenta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in carotenoids and antioxidants that protect brain cells from oxidative damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improves cerebral blood flow and has powerful anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomatoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lycopene protects against cognitive decline and neurodegeneration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeta Cheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides calcium and B vitamins essential for nerve function and neurotransmitter production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Basil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains rosmarinic acid and antioxidants that support brain health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThyme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in thymol and carvacrol, powerful antioxidants with neuroprotective properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🗄️ Cabinet Ingredients Needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation 94 (ing-cab-940):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation 117 (ing-cab-1170):\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow cornmeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation 21 (ing-cab-210):\u003c\/strong\u003e Black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation 54 (ing-cab-540):\u003c\/strong\u003e Garlic clove, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation 83 (ing-cab-830):\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🛒 Fresh Ingredients (FR - Purchase Separately):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh basil, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeta cheese, crumbled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum tomato, seeded and chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👨🍳 Cooking Instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a large heavy saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle boil and slowly whisk in the cornmeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook and stir with a wooden spoon for 15-20 minutes or until polenta is thickened and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from heat and stir in thyme and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon heaping tablespoonfuls of polenta into miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover and refrigerate until set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil, and minced garlic. Mix well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmold the polenta cups and place on an ungreased baking sheet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop each cup with 1 heaping tablespoon of the tomato-feta mixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroil 4 inches from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through and lightly golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe immediately while warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis recipe is part of our Mediterranean cookbook collection. Makes approximately 24 mini polenta cups. Can be made ahead — prepare the polenta cups and tomato topping separately, then assemble and broil just before serving!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mediterranean Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44090339655731,"sku":"MED-099","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/6223\/3139\/files\/mediterranean-polenta-cups.png?v=1778522601","url":"https:\/\/philsearlyalzheimerstore.com\/products\/med-099","provider":"Phil's Early Alzheimer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}