Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup French green lentils; 2 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cups baby arugula; 1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled, divided; 1/4 cup mint, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup French green lentils
2 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups baby arugula
1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled, divided
1/4 cup mint, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1
Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Meanwhile, pour lentils into small bowl, and cover with cold water. Soak for ten minutes, then drain.
2
Bring medium-sized pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add lentils and cook for 30 minutes. Drain lentils in colander, and rinse with cold water. Let drain again.
3
Meanwhile, add cubed butternut squash, 2 tablespoons oil, cumin, paprika, and salt to large bowl. Mix well with pair of 12-inch tongs. Transfer to baking sheet and arrange in single layer. Place baking sheet in oven and cook for 20 minutes. Flip squash pieces with tongs. Cook until tender,a bout 15 minutes longer. Remove baking sheet from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
4
Transfer butternut squash and any remaining oil to large mixing bowl. Add arugula, half of goat cheese, mint, vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Toss gently. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve with remaining goat cheese sprinkled on top.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup French green lentils, 2 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups), 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

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