Provençal-Style Lentils and Tapenade Bowl with Ratatouille and Orange Fennel Salad

This vegetarian Provençal-Style Lentils and Tapenade Bowl is inspired by the beautiful flavors of the South of France. A base of herbed lentils is topped with ratatouille, a tender stew of vegetables simmered in olive oil with fresh thyme and garlic. A spoonful of black olive tapenade adds depth and saltiness, while an orange and fennel salad brings a tangy, sweet, and citrusy contrast. It’s simple, fresh, and full of balanced Mediterranean flavor.