Recipe

Lentil and Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Lentil and Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Photo by Anitalectric

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    Anitalectric's Notes: This is a great way to use up leftover roasted pumpkin. You could also use acorn squash, butternut squash or yams. This salad packs a lot of crunch! The dressing is very subtle but you can...

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Serves 2

  1. *I like to cook the lentils with plenty of water, to keep them from sticking, and a dried chipotle pepper. The heat stays in the pepper, but the smoky sweetness permeates into the beans.

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  2. Divide ingredients between two plates and drizzle with Tahini Dill dressing. Serve extra dressing on the side. Suggested accompaniments: toasted pita, Sweedish rye flatbreads, or nori wrappers.

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  1. Combine the first six ingredients in a bowl and whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste.

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3 Comments on Lentil and Roasted Pumpkin Salad

Chocolate_peppermint_truffle_cookies_032 Reply

This looks beautiful. What a healthy and delicious meal!

Dsc_0122 Reply

sounds delicious!

Nog Reply

That is one tasty looking salad! Colors are fantastic!

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