Side Dish

Squash and Lentils is for Side Dish.

Squash and Lentils takes several minutes to prepare.

Squash and Lentils takes several minutes to cook.

Squash and Lentils makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Squash and Lentils are:

1 Butternut Squash
1 Onion
1 cup Lentils
2 tbs Olive Oil
1 tsp Turmeric
Salt
Pepper
Cinnamon

Here is how you make Squash and Lentils:

Cook lentils per instructions on package - boil with 1.5 tsp salt in 3 cups water, then reduce heat and simmer 20-30 min until tender.Peel squash and cut into 1inch cubes. Chop the onion and saute in large skillet with 2 tbs olive oil until tender and transparent. Add 1 tsp turmeric to the onion then add the squash. Cook covered on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender. Then add the cooked lentils. Stir together and add salt, pepper, and cinnamon to taste. (if squash is not very sweet, add sugar)Serving Size: approx 5 1-cup servings - depending on size of squashNumber of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENAJJAR.

The nutritional information for Squash and Lentils is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 167.7

• Total Fat: 5.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 736.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
• Protein: 5.9 g