Plant-Based Meal Prep Recipes That Everyone Will Love

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This plant-based take on a comfort food classic is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep. Lentils, carrots, peas, and onions simmer together in a savory sauce that creates a rich texture without any meat. It’s topped with a creamy layer of fluffy mashed potatoes that bake up golden and crisp in the oven. Ideal for storing and reheating, this dish makes a cozy weeknight dinner you’ll look forward to all week!

Ingredients (for 6–8 servings):

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 ½ cups cooked lentils (green or brown)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared ahead with plant-based butter and milk)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, then sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened, about 5 min.
3. Stir in the lentils, tomato paste, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer until thickened, about 10 min. Add the peas and season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread the lentil mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top evenly with mashed potatoes.
5. Bake for 25–30 min., until the top is lightly golden. Let cool slightly before serving.