Jun 04 2026

Stewey Ratatouille Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves4

Our take on the Provencal classic with oven-dried tomatoes, beluga lentils, crispy polenta pont neufs, Catalan romesco, olive-caper crumble, and lots of fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

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Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Beluga Lentils

Crispy Polenta Pont Neufs

Catalan Romesco

Fresh Herbs

Method

Prepare Oven-Dried Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Oven-Dry the Tomatoes

    Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C). Slice the Roma tomatoes in half, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for 4-5 hours until dried but still soft.

Prepare Beluga Lentils

  1. 2

    Cook the Lentils

    In a saucepan, combine beluga lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Prepare Crispy Polenta Pont Neufs

  1. 3

    Cook and Fry the Polenta

    In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta and cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently until thick. Pour into a greased baking dish and chill until firm. Cut into fries and fry in olive oil until golden and crispy.

Prepare Catalan Romesco

  1. 4

    Make the Romesco Sauce

    In a food processor, blend roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, roasted garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Prepare Olive-Caper Crumble

  1. 5

    Mix the Crumble

    In a bowl, combine chopped black olives, capers, bread crumbs, and parsley. Mix well and set aside.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 6

    Combine Everything

    On a plate, layer beluga lentils, top with oven-dried tomatoes, crispy polenta fries, and drizzle with Romesco sauce. Sprinkle olive-caper crumble and fresh herbs on top before serving.

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