Sundried Tomato Polenta Bites

INGREDIENTS

BITES:

2 2/3 cups

whole milk

sprig fresh rosemary

sprig fresh thyme

1 clove

garlic, peeled and crushed

1 cup

yellow cornmeal or polenta

1/3 cup

olive oil (more or less), for frying

PESTO:

1/2 cup

(packed) fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried

1/4 cup

shelled pistachios

2 tbsp

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground pepper,

TOPPING:

2 oz

goat cheese, cut into small chunks

1/3 cup

sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained & cut into smaller pieces

chopped pistachio, optional

sea salt