Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup French green lentils*; 6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (from about one 2-pound whole pumpkin); 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika**; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 4 cups baby arugula; 1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup thinly sliced mint leaves; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup French green lentils*
6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (from about one 2-pound whole pumpkin)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika**
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 cups baby arugula
1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1
Place lentils in small bowl. Cover with cold water and soak 10 minutes; drain.
2
Cook lentils in boiling salted water until tender but firm, about 30 minutes. Drain lentils. Rinse under cold water, then drain.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Place pumpkin in large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, cumin, paprika, and sea salt. Arrange pumpkin in single layer on baking sheet; roast 20 minutes. Turn pumpkin over. Roast until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
4
Combine lentils, pumpkin, and oil from baking sheet with arugula, half of goat cheese, mint, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates; sprinkle remaining goat cheese over.
5
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2705

kcal

Calories

297

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup French green lentils*, 6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (from about one 2-pound whole pumpkin), 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad 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.

Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, And Goat Cheese Salad

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