Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 medium-sized red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tsp. fennel seeds
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
  • 23 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Method

  • Lightly coat bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook onions and fennel seeds 5 minutes, or until onions are lightly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Add block of frozen spinach and 3 cups water, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes.
  • Break up block of spinach with wooden spoon, and cook 3 minutes more.
  • Stir in polenta with fork.
  • Return to a boil.
  • Add 1 cup water.
  • Cover, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Fold in feta, walnuts, vinegar and nutmeg.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to prepared pie plate, and smooth top with spatula.
  • Cool 10 minutes, or until polenta has set.
  • Slice into wedges, and serve warm.