Roasted Squash and Lentil Bowl (#67)

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  • Servings2
  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total time45 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
  2. 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  3. 1 cup water
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss squash with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil, add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain.
  4. In a bowl, toss lentils with remaining olive oil, divide into two bowls, top each with half the roasted squash, and serve warm.

Recipe notes

Roasted Squash and Lentil Bowl (#67)

Basic Information

  • Servings: 2
  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Difficulty: 3
  • Budget: 3
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 45
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Dairy-Free
  • Plantstrong
  • Flexitarian
  • DASH
  • Pescatarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
  2. 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  3. 1 cup water
  4. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss squash with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil, add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain.
  4. In a bowl, toss lentils with remaining olive oil, divide into two bowls, top each with half the roasted squash, and serve warm.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a microwave or stovetop.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 260
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 36g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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