Lentils & Butternut Squash Recipe

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Lentils & Butternut Squash
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Ingredients:

  • 510 g butternut squash (or appx 1 lb)
  • 500 g cooked lentils (or appx 2 cups)
  • 1 cup water (or more , as needed)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce with onions
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. In large skillet, heat oil to medium.
  2. Slice garlic & sautee in oil for 1 minute
  3. Add squash & once browned, add a little water to keep the squash steaming/simmering
  4. Add cinnamon & nutmeg
  5. Keep adding water & simmer until squash is soft, then cook off the liquid.
  6. Add lentils, thyme, cranberries & tomato sauce.
  7. Stir & heat.
  8. Serve 1 cup over 1/2 cup brown rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1334.79 Kcal (5588 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.58g 15%
Sodium 5979.4mg 249%
Potassium 4792.44mg 102%
Total Carbs 267.48g 89%
Sugars 75.63g 303%
Dietary Fiber 60.07g 240%
Protein 54.11g 108%
Vitamin C 144.2mg 240%
Vitamin A 5.1mg 170%
Iron 24.2mg 135%
Calcium 459.7mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.92 Kcal (339 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.58g 15%
Sodium 362.5mg 249%
Potassium 290.54mg 102%
Total Carbs 16.22g 89%
Sugars 4.58g 303%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 240%
Protein 3.28g 108%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 240%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 170%
Iron 1.5mg 135%
Calcium 27.9mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 26.7
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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