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Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad

Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad
Dinner Tonight: Spiced Butternut Squash, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad is a gluten free and vegetarian main course. One serving contains 541 calories, 24g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe covers 41% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up baby arugula, goat cheese, ground cumin, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the red wine vinegar you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Berry Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

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Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, pour lentils into small bowl, and cover with cold water. Soak for ten minutes, then drain.
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Bring medium-sized pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
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Add lentils and cook for 30 minutes.
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Drain lentils in colander, and rinse with cold water.
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Let drain again.
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Meanwhile, add cubed butternut squash, 2 tablespoons oil, cumin, paprika, and salt to large bowl.
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Mix well with pair of 12-inch tongs.
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Transfer to baking sheet and arrange in single layer.
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Place baking sheet in oven and cook for 20 minutes. Flip squash pieces with tongs. Cook until tender,a bout 15 minutes longer.
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Remove baking sheet from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
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Transfer butternut squash and any remaining oil to large mixing bowl.
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Add arugula, half of goat cheese, mint, vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Toss gently. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve with remaining goat cheese sprinkled on top.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score100
Gluten FreeVegetarianVery Healthy
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