The whole pumpkin is used in this recipe, including the seeds, which are very nutritious. A hearty salad, where protein intake is provided by lentils and pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients for 4 portions
- Butternut squash, peeled 1 (about 600 g)
- Cold-pressed canola oil 45 ml
- Red onion, sliced thinly lengthwise 1
- Apple cider vinegar 60 ml
- Pre-cooked green lentils 400 g (about 140 g) of dried lentils for boiling)
- Dijon mustard 10 g
- Freshly ground pepper At will
- Precooked world barley 300 g (about 100 g dry grains to be boiled)
- Mixed salad 600 g
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees F.
Cut the squash in half and hollow it out to remove the seeds and stringy middle part. Set aside the seeds.
After removing the skin, cut the squash into 2-cm cubes and transfer to a bowl along with the sliced onion. Season with 15 ml oil, then arrange on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the squash is tender by piercing it with a fork.
While the pumpkin is baking, wash the seeds and blot them with paper towels. Season them with 15 ml oil, then spread them out on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake them in the oven for about 10 minutes, then stir and, if necessary, continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
Pour the remaining oil, vinegar, mustard, and pepper into a jar and shake it to mix the ingredients.
To serve, transfer the roasted squash and onions to a large bowl. Add the lentils and mixed salad, then pour in the dressing and toss gently to flavor all the ingredients. Complete with pumpkin seeds.
To limit our impact on the environment, we advise you to remain within 1 kg CO2-equivalent per meal, including all the courses you eat. Bear in mind that plant-based dishes are more likely to have a low environmental impact.
Even though some of our suggestions exceed the recommended 1 kg CO2-equivalent per meal, that doesn't mean you should never make them; it's the overall balance that counts. Regularly eating a healthy and eco-friendly diet in the long term offsets even the dishes with the most impact, as long as you don't make them too often.