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    Filling and LOW CAL

    Jul 19, 2022 4 minutes
    COMPILED BY: JESSICA RANSOM

    Veg & pesto polenta tart

    Swapping pastry for this polenta base keeps the calorie count down without sacrificing on flavour.

    SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 45 MINS

    ✱ Low-calorie cooking oil spray

    ✱ 1 small aubergine, diced

    ✱ 1 courgette, diced

    ✱ 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, de-seeded and diced

    ✱ 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

    ✱ 1tbsp olive oil

    ✱ 1 vegetable stock cube

    ✱ 150g quick polenta

    ✱ 50g parmesan cheese, grated

    ✱ 4tbsp pesto

    ✱ Basil leaves, to serve (optional)

    1 Heat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Spray a 23cm loose-based tart tin with cooking spray.

    Spread the veg on a large baking tray and drizzle

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