Lentil and Pumpkin Tagine Recipe

Name: Lentil and Pumpkin Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 3 fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup lentils; 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup tomato puree; 1 piece pumpkin squash, two pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 pound of greens like Swiss chard, dandelion or kale, blanched 3 to 5 minutes, drained well and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
2 onions, diced
3 fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup lentils
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 piece pumpkin squash, two pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound of greens like Swiss chard, dandelion or kale, blanched 3 to 5 minutes, drained well and coarsely chopped

1
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the butter or oil.
2
Add the onions and chilies and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the paprika, cayenne and cumin and continue to saute until the onions are tender, a few minutes longer.
4
Add the lentils, tomatoes and tomato puree and water just to cover.
5
Simmer for about 20 minutes.
6
Add the squash and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
7
Add the greens during the last five minutes of cooking.
8
Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil, 2 onions, diced, 3 fresh chili peppers, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Lentil and Pumpkin Tagine falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil and Pumpkin Tagine

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