
Express warm lentil bowl with sautéed squash, herbed yogurt, and crunchy seeds
A quick and comforting bowl with tender lentils, pan-seared squash, lemony herbed yogurt, and crunchy pumpkin seeds. It balances texture, freshness, and flavor in under 30 minutes.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked lentils, drained (pueden ser of bote, enjuagadas and escurridas)
- 300 g butternut squash, small diced (cubes of 1 cm approx.)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (whole or low en grasa)
- 30 g pumpkin seeds (unsalted, for tostar)
- 60 g fresh spinach (lightly packed)
- 60 g red onion, thinly sliced (en pluma fina)
- 22 ml olive oil (divided)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 g lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
- 8 g fresh parsley, chopped (more a poco extra for servir)
- 4 g fresh dill, chopped (optional pero recomendado)
- 2 g ground cumin
- 2 g sweet paprika
- 7 g honey
- 4 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (or to taste)
- 30 ml water (for aflojar the yogur si hace falta)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the pumpkin seeds and toast for 2 minutes, stirring, until nutty and crisp. Transfer them to a plate.
- 2
2. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, dill, honey, 1 tablespoon of the water, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. If you want it looser, add the remaining tablespoon of water. Set aside.
- 3
3. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the butternut squash, ground cumin, sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the squash is golden and tender.
- 4
4. Add the cooked lentils and fresh spinach to the skillet with the squash. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the lentils are heated through and the spinach wilts.
- 5
5. Taste and adjust with the remaining salt and more black pepper if needed. Divide the warm mixture between two bowls.
- 6
6. Finish each bowl with spoonfuls of the herbed yogurt, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a little extra chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
Cut the squash into small cubes so it cooks within the stated time. If using freshly cooked lentils, drain them well so the skillet mixture does not become watery.
Substitutions
You can swap butternut squash for zucchini or small-diced sweet potato. Dill can be replaced with mint or extra parsley. For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened plant-based yogurt; in that case, make sure it is thick enough.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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