Ingredients

1

tube (16 ounces) refrigerated polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices

2

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1

small red onion, cut into thin wedges

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2

pound green beans, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1

medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)

1 1/2

cup mushrooms, sliced (4 ounces)

1

small yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices

1/2

teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (1 ounce)

Preparation

Cook polenta as directed on package.

While polenta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.

Stir in green beans and bell pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are crisp-tender. Stir in mushrooms, squash, fennel and salt. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is crisp-tender.

Serve polenta over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.