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Spicy Pumpkin Lentils Recipe

Shashi Charles
Spicy Pumpkin Lentils have a little sweetness and a whole lot of spice. A burst of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Gluten Free
Servings 8
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 Green Apple Chopped
  • 1 Red Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 cup Dry Lentils
  • 2 1/2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional, can be reduced to taste or eliminated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Cilantro and Chili Flakes For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onions, ginger, garlic and apples in olive oil for 15 minutes or so on a low flame till apples and onions begin to turn golden brownish.
  • Add in the lentils and stock.
  • Stir in the pumpkin.
  • Then season with the cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili and salt and pepper powder and flakes and bring to a boil.
  • When it begins to boil, cover, lower heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and pepper flakes and serve warm.
Keyword Easy, Gluten Free, Holidays, Lentils, Pumpkin, Side Dishes, Sides to Share, Simmered, Spicy, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian