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Lentils and Apples with Acorn Squash

 
This recipe is vegetarian.vegetarian
This recipe is vegan.vegan
This recipe can be made gluten free by choosing gluten-free versions of basic ingredients commonly found in supermarkets or online.gluten-free
This recipe can be made completely dairy-free.dairy-free
 
One serving costs about $1.94

$1.94 per serving

1 people like this recipe

1 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 vegetarian,vegan,gluten-free,dairy-free,gluten free,dairy free,lacto ovo vegetarian,vegan lunch,main course,main dish,dinner
spoonacular Score:84%

Spoonacular Score: 84%

 

Lentils and Apples with Acorn Squash might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe has 608 calories, 21g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. For $1.94 per serving, this recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires allspice, vegetable oil, parsley, and salt and pepper. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 79%, which is good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Radicchio Salad with Lentils and Roasted Acorn Squash, Strip Steak with Roasted Acorn Squash and Sprouted Lentils, and Strip Steak with Roasted Acorn Squash and Sprouted Lentils.

Ingredients

Servings:
0.33 cup
0.33 cup maple syrup
maple syrup
0.33 cup
0.33 cup vegetable oil
vegetable oil
0.13 cup
0.13 cup soy sauce
soy sauce
0.25 cup
0.25 cup red wine vinegar
red wine vinegar
0.75 tsps
0.75 tsps allspice
allspice
0.5 tsps
0.5 tsps ground ginger
ground ginger
1 dash
1 dash garlic powder
garlic powder
0.75 tsps
0.75 tsps kosher salt
kosher salt
2 cups
2 cups water
water
1.5 cups
1.5 cups brown lentils
brown lentils
1
1  diced apple
diced apple
2 medium
2 medium acorn squash
acorn squash
some
some salt and pepper
salt and pepper
some
some parsley
parsley
0.33 cup maple syrup
0.33 cup
maple syrup
0.33 cup vegetable oil
0.33 cup
vegetable oil
0.13 cup soy sauce
0.13 cup
soy sauce
0.25 cup red wine vinegar
0.25 cup
red wine vinegar
0.75 tsps allspice
0.75 tsps
allspice
0.5 tsps ground ginger
0.5 tsps
ground ginger
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash
garlic powder
0.75 tsps kosher salt
0.75 tsps
kosher salt
2 cups water
2 cups
water
1.5 cups brown lentils
1.5 cups
brown lentils
1  diced apple
1
diced apple
2 medium acorn squash
2 medium
acorn squash
some salt and pepper
some
salt and pepper
some parsley
some
parsley

Equipment

sauce pan
sauce pan
aluminum foil
aluminum foil
oven
oven
frying pan
frying pan
sauce pan
sauce pan
aluminum foil
aluminum foil
oven
oven
frying pan
frying pan


Instructions

In a medium sized saucepan, stir together the first nine ingredients. Add the lentils and mix well. Bring to a boil, cover, turn the heat down and let simmer for about an hour, stirring a few times and tossing the diced apple into the saucepan after the first 20 minutes. Check to see if the lentils are soft and the liquid has thickened. If too liquidy, let simmer uncovered near the end. The lentils should have the consistency of a thick sauce. While the lentils are cooking, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the 4 squash halves in a roasting dish (cut a small slice off the bottom of each if needed so they sit securely) and add about an inch of water to the pan. Cover with foil and place in the oven. Steam the squash until tender, about 30-45 minutes depending upon how large they are. Remove from oven and set aside until lentils are cooked. Place the squash halves on a serving platter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the lentils into each half and top with a sprig of parsley. If making ahead: Prepare the squash and lentils and keep separate. When close to serving, spoon the lentils into the squash and warm in the oven.

Read the detailed instructions on Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $1.94
Ingredient
⅓ cups maple syrup
⅓ cups vegetable oil
⅛ cups soy sauce
¼ cups red wine vinegar
¾ teaspoons allspice
½ teaspoons ground ginger
1.5 cups brown lentils
1 diced apple
2 mediums acorn squash
some parsley
Price
$2.73
$0.29
$0.20
$0.30
$0.16
$0.12
$0.82
$0.60
$1.90
$0.63
$7.76

Nutritional Information

Quickview
607 Calories
21g Protein
19g Total Fat
91g Carbs
52% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
607k
30%

Fat
19g
30%

  Saturated Fat
2g
19%

Carbohydrates
91g
30%

  Sugar
22g
25%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
1058mg
46%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
21g
43%

Fiber
26g
106%

Manganese
2mg
105%

Vitamin K
103µg
99%

Folate
390µg
98%

Vitamin B1
0.96mg
64%

Potassium
1595mg
46%

Magnesium
172mg
43%

Iron
7mg
42%

Phosphorus
421mg
42%

Vitamin C
34mg
42%

Vitamin B6
0.76mg
38%

Vitamin B2
0.54mg
32%

Copper
0.57mg
28%

Zinc
4mg
27%

Vitamin B5
2mg
25%

Vitamin A
1182IU
24%

Vitamin B3
3mg
19%

Calcium
158mg
16%

Vitamin E
1mg
13%

Selenium
7µg
10%

covered percent of daily need

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