Lentils Pumpkin – Bean Cereals Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Low-Fat Lemony Lentils With Pumpkin (high fiber)

1 medium onion, chopped (3/4 cup)

1 cup lentils

3 cups vegetable broth or water

3/4 pound pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/3 cup sliced scallions

In a large saucepan add the onions, lentils, and broth. Bring the

mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and cover the pan. Simmer the

lentils, stirring them occasionally, for 30 minutes. Add the pumpkin,

lemon juice, parsley, ginger, salt, pepper, and cumin, stirring to

combine the ingredients well. Cover the pan and cook the mixture

until pumpkin is tender (about 20-25 minutes). Before serving, toss

the mixture with the scallions.

Category: Bean Cereals Recipes