Roasted Butternut Squash With Lentils And Feta Recipes

ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 350F (180C)
• Wash the outside of the squash and pat dry.
• Cut squash carefully in the middle (lengthwise). Scrape out all the seeds with a small spoon, set seeds aside.
• Score the cut surface of the squash with a criss cross pattern. Coat squash (skin and inside) with olive oil and add salt, pepper and oregano.
• Roast for about an hour until soft.
• Remove from oven, and fill the cavity with crumbled feta and few pine nuts, scatter the rest of the feta on top of the whole squash.
• Continue to roast for about 10 minutes.
• Remove, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
• To serve: scoop out some flesh and top with some feta.

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE WITH LENTIL AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Microwave butternut squash for 2 to 3 minutes (this will help with peeling and cutting.) Handle carefully.
• Place squash on a cutting board on it's side and cut both ends. Keeping the squash on its side, hold with one hand, and with the other, peel using a sharp vegetable peeler like this one. Cut lengthwise into halves. And using a spoon, scoop out the seeds. Slice each half into strips, and each strip into cubes.
• Place cubed butternut squash on a large baking sheet. Season with salt. Sprinkle with 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cumin (remainder of each spice will be used later.) Drizzle generously with private reserve extra virgin olive oil and toss.
• Spread the squash in one layer on the sheet pan, then place on middle rack of heated oven. At the 15 minute mark, carefully remove the sheet pan from oven add the garlic cloves and drizzle with a little olive oil. Toss squash cubes. Return to oven for another 10 minutes.
• While squash is roasting. Make the lentils and quinoa.
• Place black lentils in a sauce pan and add 3 cups of water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer (with the cover somewhat tilted open ) for 20-25 minutes or so. Drain.
• Place rinsed quinoa in another saucepan. Add 2 cups of water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid has completely absorbed.
• Place cooked lentils and quinoa in a large bowl, season with the remainder of spices and a little more salt. Toss a little to combine. Add the cooked butternut squash. Chop the roasted garlic and add. Then add scallions and fresh parsley.
• Toss all the ingredients together. Add fresh lemon juice to your taste (start with 2 tsp and go from there.) Add a generous drizzle of Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil. Toss everything well to combine. Taste to adjust salt or add more of the same spices as you like. Top with toasted almonds.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. You can set it aside to let the flavors meld before serving. You can prepare this in advance and keep in the fridge overnight (See notes.)

WARM LENTIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC ROAST SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, ginger, turmeric, onion, water, and salt to taste in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook at a moderate bubble until the lentils have softened and produced a flavorful broth, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat. Remove the onion and discard. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the lentils.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. If using cut up squash, place in a bowl or directly on the baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread on the baking sheet in an even layer and make sure to tip all of the liquid remaining in the bowl over the squash. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so that the squash browns evenly. The squash should be tender all the way through. Remove from the heat. If using acorn squash, spoon a tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar into both cavities, season with salt, brush with olive oil, and place cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, basting every 10 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and when cool enough to handle remove the skin and cut the squash into dice.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together the vinegars, mustard, salt and pepper, olive oil, and walnut oil. Toss with the lentils and return to the saucepan. Add a few tablespoons of the lentil broth, stir in the parsley and heat through.
• Place the squash in the middle of a wide bowl or serving platter, surround with the lentil salad and serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH LENTILS AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pick any debris from the lentils, then rinse the lentils under running water. Transfer them to a medium saucepan, then add the cinnamon, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add enough water to cover everything by 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and let simmer until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain the lentils, discard the cinnamon and garlic, then transfer the lentils to a large bowl.
• While the lentils cook, prepare the squash: Trim and discard the top and bottom ends of the squash. Peel the squash, halve it lengthwise, and remove and discard the strings and seeds. Slice the squash crosswise 1/4-inch thick and place the pieces on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Roast the squash until completely tender, slightly caramelized and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and let cool for 10 minutes. Once cool, add to the lentils.
• While the squash cooks, prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, honey, cumin, cayenne and black pepper. Taste and season to taste with salt.
• Sprinkle the feta, scallions and pumpkin seeds over the lentils and squash. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the lentils and squash. Serve warm or at room temperature, with the remaining dressing on the side.

WARM ROASTED SQUASH AND PUY LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
• Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
• Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.
• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 4. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic clove, thyme leaves and seasoning. Roast for 25-30 mins or until tender.
• Mix together the balsamic vinegar, ½ tbsp olive oil, the wholegrain mustard and 1-2 tbsp water. Drain the puy lentils in water and toss with the dressing, red onion, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
• Divide the lentils between four plates. Top with the squash, then crumble over Cheshire cheese and pumpkin seeds.

LENTILS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Halve, peel, and seed squash and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop shallot and in a shallow baking pan toss with squash, oil, curry powder, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well. Bake squash mixture in middle of oven until almost tender, about 15 minutes.
• Chop walnuts and sprinkle over squash. Bake squash mixture 10 minutes more, or until walnuts are lightly toasted and squash is tender.
• While squash is baking, in a saucepan of boiling water cook lentils until just tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes. Drain lentils in a sieve and transfer to a bowl.
• To lentils add squash mixture, cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste and toss until combined well.