This was a really neat dish. I really enjoyed it and so did my husband who is a bit nervous about polenta (especially in the tube:) I did make some variations and changes. I added half a chopped red pepper and red onion for color. I used two zuchinni because I didn't have eggplant. I also used taco mix because I didn't have fajita. I didn't use the whole packet (to cut down on sodium). I also didn't put the salsa or olives on the casserole. I think the salsa could make it a bit watery so I decided not to. Also I sprinkled oregano pepper and garlic powder over the polento circles before adding the bean mixture. I also think that you could cut down on the amount of beans (personal preference) as it seemed to overwhelm the vegetable mixture at times. I used 1 can of kidney beans and half a can each of garbonzo and cannellini beans.I also used a fiesta blend of cheese isntead of the mozzarella. I served the casserole with salsa olives and sour cream. The flavor was great. Will make again! Thanks Karen.:)
This was a really neat dish. I really enjoyed it and so did my husband who is a bit nervous about polenta (especially in the tube:) I did make some variations and changes. I added half a chopped red pepper and red onion for color. I used two zuchinni because I didn't have eggplant. I also used taco mix because I didn't have fajita. I didn't use the whole packet (to cut down on sodium). I also didn't put the salsa or olives on the casserole. I think the salsa could make it a bit watery so I decided not to. Also I sprinkled oregano pepper and garlic powder over the polento circles before adding the bean mixture. I also think that you could cut down on the amount of beans (personal preference) as it seemed to overwhelm the vegetable mixture at times. I used 1 can of kidney beans and half a can each of garbonzo and cannellini beans.I also used a fiesta blend of cheese isntead of the mozzarella. I served the casserole with salsa olives and sour cream. The flavor was great. Will make again! Thanks Karen.:)
I haven't made this as a casserole yet but threw black beans polenta corn and a cooked salsa in a pan with some cheddar and garlic for a tasty meal. I'll definitely be making this as a casserole but will use a can of green chiles and can of drained diced tomatoes instead of the salsa. It would also be good with crumbled burger or seasoned tofu to add some extra protein. Easy quick and yummy!
This was pretty good - not the best recipe ever but made a good hearty meal. I used canned mushrooms instead of fresh and only half of the fajita seasoning-which was very salty. Also I left out the salsa because I dislike the flavor of bottled salsa in cooked recipes - overpowers the vegetables. Would be good with salsa and sour cream on the side!
Certainly a keeper...I made this with very few changes. I omitted the kidney beans (did not have any); only used 3/4 pack of fajita seasoning and served the salsa on the side w/sour cream & guacamole. It could use something to hold the beans/corn together (serve with caution..LOL)...but NO ONE slowed down on eating it. Very tasty....try with Mexican Rice II Sweet Corn Tomalito Best Guacamole & of course some Margaritas!:) ENJOY!
This was delicious! I made my own seasoning mix instead of fajita seasoning. Also used yellow squash instead of eggplant since it's what I had. Nice and healthy I will definitely make this again!
Good easy recipe. Like other reviewers I kept the salsa out to keep the dish from being too watery and served it on the side. I added green chile peppers as well. Filling and nice flavor.
This was too layered - there was nothing to really hold it all together. I think it would be better with the beans corn and salsa mixed with the sauteed veggies before topping the polenta.
This was very tasty. I did make a few alterations but stuck to the spirit of the recipe.I left out the beans and instead added some roasted zucchini. I also roasted the eggplant. I also left off the salsa and used a very light dusting of a cheese blend. It was quite good very healthy and reheats very well.
very good dinner and enough to feed a large family for 2 full meals! i was very impressed with the combo of the eggplant onion mushrooms and seasoning and would definitely use that part in other recipes. i did also cut back to 1/2 packet and used taco seasoning instead. 5 stars!!
