Spiced Pumpkin w/ Goat Cheese & Lentils
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the pumpkin:1/2 lb. pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes1 tblsp. olive oil1 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. paprika1 tsp. cumin1 tsp. turmericSalt & Pepper to tasteLentils:1 c. lentils1 tblsp. olive oil1 clove garlic (minced)2 c. water1 tsp. ground ginger1 tsp. ground cuminJuice from 1/2 lemon1 seranno chile, thinly sliced 2 oz goat cheese, crumbledSalt & pepper to taste 2 mint sprigs for garnish
For the pumpkin:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine all of the ingredients together, then place on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, until soft but not falling apart.
For the lentils:
Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a saucepan and warm over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and cook for a minute or 2, then add the lentils and the water and bring to a boil. Add the ginger and cumin and stir. Once boiling, lower the heat and bring them to a simmer and cover.
When most of the water is absorbed, add the lemon juice and serrano, stirring to combine. When finished, remove the lentils from the heat and place into a serving bowl. Add the goat cheese, salt, and pepper, to taste and top with the roasted pumpkin. Sprinkle with the mint and serve.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BZARCHER.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Combine all of the ingredients together, then place on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, until soft but not falling apart.
For the lentils:
Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a saucepan and warm over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and cook for a minute or 2, then add the lentils and the water and bring to a boil. Add the ginger and cumin and stir. Once boiling, lower the heat and bring them to a simmer and cover.
When most of the water is absorbed, add the lemon juice and serrano, stirring to combine. When finished, remove the lentils from the heat and place into a serving bowl. Add the goat cheese, salt, and pepper, to taste and top with the roasted pumpkin. Sprinkle with the mint and serve.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BZARCHER.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 231.3
- Total Fat: 11.8 g
- Cholesterol: 11.2 mg
- Sodium: 659.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.2 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
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