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Lemon Herb Fresh Start Lentil Shepherd’s Skillet with Herby Yogurt, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Lemon Herb Fresh Start Lentil Shepherd’s Skillet with Herby Yogurt

Bright citrus and garden herbs. This recipe makes a cozy vegetable-and-lentil filling with a quick golden potato topping, loaded with colorful produce and a bright, clean finish, with a cool, creamy spoonful. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

LunchDinnerVegetarianGluten-freeHigh-fiberSkilletStovetopPlant-basedFreezer-friendlyComfort foodProduce-forwardCreamy finish
Prep17 min
Cook32 min
Serves4
Total49 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 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped tender herbs
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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 lemon, zested and juiced and 2 tsp dried oregano, 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 lemon juice and parsley, and serve.

  5. 5

    Stir the yogurt with the herbs and a spoonful of water, then serve alongside the warm dish.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 4 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
445calories21gprotein47gcarbs19gfat17gfiber622mgsodium