Autumn Simmered Butternut Squash with Lentils and Savory Fruit

quick and easy one pot comfort food

Yield: 4

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• • 1 large butternut squash
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (thin slices)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 1/2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth or water
  • 1/2 cup red lentils rinsed
  • handful fresh thyme (chopped)
  • 1 medium apple (chopped)

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Instructions

• 1. Peel squash and cut into 1 inch chunks. Spray one heavy bottomed pay with cooking spray and heat on high. When hot add squash, onion and half of the cumin. When squash starts sticking add 1/2 cup of broth and simmer for 5 minutes with lid on. Add lentils, thyme, apple and remaining broth. Replace lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Enjoy! Delicious served with brown rice.

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Notes

thought the cumin could be a bit overwhelming, 

half recipe was fine for 3 people and used 2 tsp of cumin. 

we served with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts

instead of spraying with oil - saute the pumpkin in water or stock

This recipe came from "The Spectrum" by Dean Ornish