Sesame Vegetables & Lentils with Seared Ahi Recipe

Name: Sesame Vegetables & Lentils with Seared Ahi Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli florets; Red bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup snap peas; 15oz can cooked black lentils, drained and rinsed; 2 Tablespoons sesame oil; 1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari; 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each), thawed; Salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ cup sesame seeds (white or black); 1 Tablespoon neutral oil; Sliced scallions; Toasted sesame seeds; Avocado, cubed or sliced; Extra soy sauce or chili crisp for dipping, optional

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Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Author:

Homemade

Roasted sesame vegetables and lentils create a savory, nutty base full of texture and flavor. The rare seared sesame-crusted ahi pairs beautifully with the caramelized vegetables. Finished with scallions, it’s a bright and fresh bowl that tastes restaurant-worthy but comes together in minutes.

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Ingredients

For the sheet pan

3 cups broccoli florets
Red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snap peas
15oz can cooked black lentils, drained and rinsed
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
1 Tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the seared ahi

2 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each), thawed
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup sesame seeds (white or black)
1 Tablespoon neutral oil

For finishing

Sliced scallions
Toasted sesame seeds
Avocado, cubed or sliced
Extra soy sauce or chili crisp for dipping, optional

Directions

Prep the sheet pan

Preheat the oven to 425°F
On a large sheet pan, toss broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, and lentils with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread into an even layer.

Roast

Roast for 18–20 minutes, tossing once, until vegetables are crisp-tender and lightly caramelized.

Sear the Ahi

Pat ahi steaks dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Press sesame seeds onto all sides of the fish to create an even crust.
Heat neutral oil in a skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear the ahi 1–2 minutes per side for a rare center and a toasted sesame exterior.
Let rest briefly, then slice against the grain.

Serve

Divide the roasted sesame vegetables and lentils among plates.
Top with sliced ahi, scallions, avocado, sesame seeds, and extra soy sauce or chili crisp if desired.

Filed in: Entrees, Fillets/Portions/Steaks, Homemade, Ingredients 16-20, Prep 15-30 minutes, Total 30-60 minutes, Tuna

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