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Make-Ahead Lentil Shepherd’s Skillet — Ginger Sesame & Fresh Tomato Relish

Built for a make-ahead meal, this recipe makes a cozy vegetable-and-lentil filling with a quick golden potato topping. Fresh Tomato Relish supplies juicy color and acidity, while ginger sesame keeps every bite lively.

LunchDinnerVegetarianVeganDairy-freeHigh-fiberSkilletStovetopPlant-basedFreezer-friendlyComfort foodMake aheadFresh finish
Prep58 min
Cook33 min
Serves2
Total91 min
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What you’ll need

Ingredients

  • 2 cans lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup diced ripe tomato
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the broiler. Warm olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and cook onion, carrots, and mushrooms for 8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, lentils, broth, and salt. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in peas. Spoon mashed potatoes over the filling and spread to the edges.

  4. 4

    Broil for 5–7 minutes until golden in spots. Rest for 5 minutes, add sesame oil and sliced scallions, and serve.

  5. 5

    Season the diced tomato with olive oil and black pepper and spoon it over the finished meal.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 2 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
475calories21gprotein51gcarbs21gfat18gfiber639mgsodium