Winter Squash And Lentils Recipe

Name: Winter Squash And Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 three-four pound winter squash (Kabocha, Hubbard, Acorn, Butternut or Pumpkin); 1 1/2 cups lentils (we used green, but any color works); 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 5 large kale leaves, de-stemmed; 1 large onion, chopped small; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; a sprinkle of sea salt; freshly cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1 three-four pound winter squash (Kabocha, Hubbard, Acorn, Butternut or Pumpkin)
1 1/2 cups lentils (we used green, but any color works)
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
5 large kale leaves, de-stemmed
1 large onion, chopped small
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
a sprinkle of sea salt
freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1
Soak the lentils overnight (8-10 hours) in 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Store in a warm place in your kitchen while soaking. In the morning drain and rinse the lentils well. Keep in a colander or strainer (so it continues to drain) until ready to cook.
2
Preheat the oven to 375F. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Cut each half again into long and wide wedges. Place on a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Bake in the oven until fork tender and turning golden brown, about 30-40 minutes.
3
Chop onions and garlic. While the squash is cooking, prepare the rest. Heat a 2-quart sauce pan over medium heat. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil then lightly saute the onions until translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
4
Stir in the garlic. Cook until fragrant, then add the lentils. Stir and add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Pour in the stock and allow the liquid to simmer until the lentils are cooked. Stir in the kale and allow them to wilt, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
5
When the squash is done, cut the wedges into large triangular halves, or whatever size works for the portion you want. Spoon the warm lentil and kale mixture over the squash and serve warm.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 three-four pound winter squash (Kabocha, Hubbard, Acorn, Butternut or Pumpkin), 1 1/2 cups lentils (we used green, but any color works), 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock, 5 large kale leaves, de-stemmed, and more.

Yes, Winter Squash And Lentils falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Winter Squash And Lentils

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