Sweet Pumpkin Lentil Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spiced Squash
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400g squash or pumpkin chunks (already peeled), cut into bite-sized wedges about 1cm thick
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2 tbsp good quality olive oil
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1 tsp cinnamon powder
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1/2 tsp all spice mix
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1/4 tsp salt flakes
→ Salad Mix
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800g tinned lentils, drained thoroughly and patted dry
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2 cups rocket/arugula (baby leaves work best, or tear larger ones by hand)
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1/2 red onion, cut into thin slices
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3 tsp fresh thyme, leaves only
→ Sweet Nuts
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3/4 cup walnut pieces (pecans work too)
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1 1/2 tbsp liquid honey (swap for maple syrup if you want)
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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Small pinch of salt
→ Sauce
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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2 tbsp honey
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4 tbsp good quality olive oil
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1 small garlic clove, grated finely
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1/4 tsp ground allspice
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1/4 tsp powdered ginger
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
# Instructions:
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Mix the squash chunks with 1 tbsp olive oil, cinnamon, all spice and salt until evenly coated.
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Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a big non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add half the squash pieces in one layer. Brown for 3 minutes, flip them over, and cook another 3 minutes until soft and golden. Set aside to cool slightly. Do the same with the rest of the squash, adding extra oil if needed.
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Put walnuts in a bowl, pour honey over them, add cinnamon and salt. Stir until coated, then spread on a paper-covered baking tray.
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Bake at 180°C/350°F (160°C fan) for 15 minutes, giving them a stir halfway. Let them cool down, then break them into smaller chunks with your fingers.
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Put all sauce ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously until well mixed.
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In a large bowl, combine lentils, rocket, red onion, thyme and cooked squash. Add most of the sauce and toss gently.
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Transfer the mixed salad to a serving dish. Scatter the sweet nuts on top. Add the leftover sauce right before you eat.
# Notes:
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Tinned lentils are super handy, but you can cook about 2 cups of dry lentils instead if you've got time.
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Don't want to make sweet nuts? Just throw in some plain walnuts instead.