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Roasted Squash Lentil Bowl

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A nourishing bowl featuring crispy lentils, caramelized honeynut squash, and seasonal vegetables with a zesty chipotle orange dressing.

 

Ingredients

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  • Crispy Lentils
  • ¾ cup dry French lentils or 1 can (15 oz) cooked French/brown lentils, drained and rinsed
  • ½ vegetable bouillon cube (if cooking dry lentils)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 small honeynut squash (about 14 oz), peeled, seeded, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Chipotle Orange Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers
  • Zest of ½ navel orange
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • For Serving
  • Cooked rice or toasted bread
  • Extra toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare lentils: If using dry lentils, cook with water and bouillon until tender (15-17 minutes), then drain. If using canned, drain, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
  2. Crisp lentils: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread lentils on a lined baking sheet, toss with oil and seasonings. Bake 15 minutes, stir, then bake 5-8 minutes more until crisp.
  3. Roast vegetables: On a second sheet, arrange squash, sweet potatoes, and zucchini with half the seasonings and oil. Roast 20-25 minutes.
  4. Roast cabbage: Spread on third sheet with remaining seasonings and oil. Roast 22-25 minutes, add cilantro after roasting.
  5. Make dressing: Warm oil with garlic and pumpkin seeds for 2-3 minutes. Blend with remaining ingredients until smooth.
  6. Assemble: Combine vegetables and toss with one-third of the dressing. Serve topped with crispy lentils and extra pumpkin seeds.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. Store components separately for meal prep. Keep crispy lentils at room temperature to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: roasted squash lentil bowl, crispy lentils, honeynut squash, vegetable bowl, chipotle orange dressing, meal prep, healthy dinner

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