Sardine, Tuna & Lentil Tomato Skillet

Four pantry cans of lentils, sardines, tuna, and tomatoes come together in a single skillet into a deeply savoury, protein-packed dinner in under 20 minutes. It tastes far more complex than its humble ingredients suggest.

20 min total Base: 4 servings 310 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Fixed ingredients: canned lentils, drained and rinsed, canned sardines in oil, canned tuna in oil, drained, canned whole tomatoes — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

canned lentils, drained and rinsed

400 g(fixed)

canned sardines in oil

120 g(fixed)

canned tuna in oil, drained

185 g(fixed)

canned whole tomatoes

400 g(fixed)

salt

0.75 tsp

black pepper

0.5 tsp

cooking oil

1 tbsp

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add canned tomatoes and crush them with a spoon; cook 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

Stir in drained lentils, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3 minutes.

Add sardines with their oil and break gently into large chunks; stir to combine.

Fold in drained tuna and heat through for 2 minutes without over-stirring to preserve texture.

Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

💡 Chef's Tip

Add a pinch of chilli flakes and a handful of chopped parsley at the end for a puttanesca-style twist that elevates the whole dish.

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