Roasted squash and harissa lentil salad
Background
I love roasting squash during the winter months - it’s so easy, healthy and makes my home smell gorgeous! The result can then be used for all sorts of dishes – soups, salads, stews, cakes, fritters and so on. This roasted squash and harissa lentil salad is perfect example, it can be served as a side dish with grilled lamb or fish - or as a vegetarian main dish with flatbread or rice. Perfect winter-warmer!
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash (about 500g)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 100g green lentils
- 1 large red onion
- 50g mixed rocket, watercress & baby spinach
- For the dressing:
- 1 tsp harissa paste
- 1 tspn fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
- Cut the squash in half, scrape out the seeds, then cut them into slices and remove the skin.
- Place the squash pieces on a baking tray, rub them with 2Tbsp of oil and bake in a hot oven until tender (for about 45 minutes).
- Peel the onion, cut in half then slice and mix with the remaining oil. After 25 minutes of baking add the onion to the squash. Stir through after 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the lentils according the packaging instruction and drain (they should be al dente). Add the dressing and toss.
- Transfer the roasted squash and onion into a large serving dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the harissa lentils, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Fold through the green leaves and serve.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Roast - Seasonal - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Fusion - North African
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - Dinner Party - New Year - Parties - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Lentils - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Cholestrol - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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