Gluten Free Vegan Pizza

So, I had a craving for pizza and my favorite place here closed so...I was left to figure out how to make my own. And I did!

There are two variations here. Well, actually three.

Ingredients - The shortcut routes 1 & 2
Polenta - premade seasoned with basil and garlic (it comes in a roll)
tomato sauce or pizza sauce (I used seasoned tomato sauce - a pesto would work too I think)
Daiya mozzerella style cheese
about 1 teaspoon of mixed of herbs (oregano, basil, garlic powder - you can decide)
*if not going vegan, then you can use regular cheese and any meat toppings you want (pepperoni)
assorted topping: sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, broccoli, (anything you want really)

***If doing the longer version different ingredients are required. Scroll down.

Procedure 1: (short cut route)
Cut about 1/3 of the roll of the polenta
mash in a bowl with a spoon or fork
add in about 1/3 cup of the cheese
mix well and microwave for about 1 minute
stir well until everything is sticking (gooey almost)
place the polenta on parchment papaer lined baking sheet in little round blobs
add sauce
add cheese
add toppings
bake for like 30-40 minutes depending on oven at 400 degrees until the edges are browned on the polenta and the cheese is fully melted.
serve immediately

Procedure 2: (short cut route)
slice the polenta round into thin but not too thin slices (maybe about 1/8 of an inch)
put sauce on top
put cheese on top
put toppings on
bake on parchment lined cookie sheet at 400 degree for about 30 minutes (until browned edges)
serve immediately

Procedure 3: (longer version) 
Ingredients 
2 cups polenta (cornmeal)
2 qts water
1 cup of cheese (parm, mozzerella, or vegan version)
pinch of salt (about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon - kosher or seasalt)
black pepper (about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon - depending upon your preference)
tomato sauce or pizza sauce (I used seasoned tomato sauce - a pesto would work too I think)
toppings - olives, black beans, tomato (theses are just some options - plenty of others)

Procedure 3: (longer version)
Bring the water to a boil. Wisk and slowly add cornmeal.
Using wooden spoon, reduce heat and stir constantly (about 4 minutes)
Stir in cheese, salt and pepper
Immediately spread polenta on parchment lined cookie sheet or use muffin top pan
Add sauce
Add cheese
Add toppings
Bake in 400 degree oven for about 30 or so minutes until the edges are browned. You should be able to put spatula under and remove without it being too soft.
Serve immediately.