Polenta with Roasted Turkey and Vegetable Ratatouille
Servings:*
8Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1 1/3 cups Colavita Polenta Cornmeal
- 2 cups shredded Asiago cheese, divided
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- no stick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 3/8 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 30 ounce chopped tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen shoepeg white corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 3 cups torn roasted turkey, optional
For a wonderful vegetarian entree, omit the turkey and replace it with more vegetables.
Directions
- In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to a rapid boil. Slowly whisk polenta into water until incorporated. Reduce heat to low; continue stirring until thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Fold in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese and 1 teaspoon each parlsey and thyme. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with no stick cooking spray; spread polenta into prepared baking dish. Set aside. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers, celery, carrot, cayenne and remaining salt and pepper. Saute, stirring frequently until onions are translucent (about 8-10 minutes). Add tomatoes, corn and garlic. Cook until almost all of the liquid is evaporated and vegetables are tender (about 9-11 minutes). Stir in turkey (optional), 3 teaspoons thyme and 3/4 cup Asiago cheese. Spread ratatouille over polenta. Sprinkle remaining cheese over ratatouille. May be refrigerated, covered, several hours or overnight.
- To Bake: Bake, covered, in a preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 3 teaspoons parsley.
- Tip: Use leftover turkey or rotisserie turkey breast from our deli.
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.