Welcome to a delightful and nutritious recipe: Warm Pumpkin and Brown Lentil Salad. This dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted pumpkin with the earthy richness of brown lentils, all tied together with the peppery freshness of arugula and a hint of tangy vinegar and savory parmesan. Perfect for a filling lunch or a light dinner, this salad offers a wonderful mix of flavors and textures that are sure to please your palate.
- Choose the right pumpkin: Opt for a sugar pumpkin or a kabocha squash for this recipe. They have a sweeter taste and a smoother texture compared to regular pumpkins.
- Properly prepare the pumpkin: Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut it into even-sized cubes. This ensures that the pumpkin cooks uniformly.
- Roasting the pumpkin: Spray the pumpkin cubes lightly with cooking spray oil before roasting to get a nice caramelized exterior. This enhances the sweetness and flavor of the pumpkin.
- Rinse the lentils: Ensure you rinse and drain the canned lentils well to remove any excess salt and preservatives, giving you a fresher taste.
- Layering the salad: To keep the arugula from wilting too quickly, layer it just before serving. This helps maintain its crunch and peppery flavor.
- Serving the salad: This salad is best served warm. However, storing leftovers is easy—just keep the pumpkin and lentil mix separate from the arugula and parmesan, and combine when ready to eat.
We hope you enjoy making and eating this Warm Pumpkin and Brown Lentil Salad as much as we do. The combination of roasted pumpkin, lentils, fresh arugula, and savory parmesan creates a wonderful harmony of flavors and textures. It's a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables and plant-based proteins into your diet. Bon appétit!
Nutrition Facts | |
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Serving Size | 430 grams |
Energy | |
Calories 250kcal | 12% |
Protein | |
Protein 16g | 10% |
Carbohydrates | |
Carbohydrates 44g | 12% |
Fiber 10g | 28% |
Sugar 11g | 11% |
Fat | |
Fat 10g | 12% |
Saturated 2.72g | 9% |
Cholesterol 9mg | - |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A 1080ug | 120% |
Choline 60mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 0.32mg | 27% |
Vitamin B2 0.41mg | 31% |
Vitamin B3 2.65mg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 0.40mg | 24% |
Vitamin B9 260ug | 64% |
Vitamin B12 0.14ug | 6% |
Vitamin C 30mg | 34% |
Vitamin E 2.84mg | 19% |
Vitamin K 36ug | 31% |
Minerals | |
Calcium, Ca 210mg | 16% |
Copper, Cu 0.61mg | 67% |
Iron, Fe 6mg | 53% |
Magnesium, Mg 90mg | 21% |
Phosphorus, P 380mg | 31% |
Potassium, K 1400mg | 41% |
Selenium, Se 7ug | 13% |
Sodium, Na 190mg | 13% |
Zinc, Zn 2.68mg | 24% |
Water | |
Water 360g | - |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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