Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
56%
Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad
45 min.
6
317kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil, and Goat Cheese Salad! As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, there's no better way to embrace the flavors of fall than with this vibrant vegetarian dish. Perfectly gluten-free, this salad combines the earthy sweetness of roasted pumpkin or butternut squash with the hearty texture of French green lentils, ensuring a satisfying bite that will please both plant-based eaters and meat lovers alike.

The creamy crumbles of soft goat cheese add a luxurious richness, while a zesty dressing of red wine vinegar and olive oil elevates the dish with refreshing notes. Infused with warm spices like cumin and hot smoked paprika, each mouthful is a symphony of flavor that dances on your palate. Topped with fresh mint leaves, this salad not only looks stunning but also bursts with aromatic vibrancy.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving six people, it's ideal for a cozy lunch or as a side dish for your next gathering. Low in calories yet high in taste, this salad makes for a health-conscious choice without compromising on flavor. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and let’s create a dish that embodies the essence of autumn, bringing the warmth of home-cooked love to your table!

Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula 
  • cups butternut squash whole peeled seeded (from one 2-pound pumpkin)
  • 0.8 cup green lentils french
  • cup goat cheese crumbled soft
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves thinly sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • teaspoon paprika smoked spanish hot
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Place lentils in small bowl. Cover with coldwater and soak 10 minutes; drain.
  2. Cook lentils in boiling salted water untiltender but firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Drainlentils. Rinse under cold water, then drain.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Place pumpkinin large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoonsoil, cumin, paprika, and sea salt. Arrangepumpkin in single layer on baking sheet;roast 20 minutes. Turn pumpkin over. Roastuntil tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
  6. Combine lentils, pumpkin, and oil frombaking sheet with arugula, half of goatcheese, mint, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil.Season with salt and pepper. Divide amongplates; sprinkle remaining goat cheese over.
  7. * Available at some supermarkets and atspecialty foods stores.
  8. ** Sometimes labeled Pimentón Picante orPimentó de La Vera Picante; available atspecialty foods stores and from tienda.com.
  9. Bon Appétit
  10. See Nutrition Data's analysis of this recipe ›

Nutrition Facts

Calories317kcal
Protein18.42%
Fat42.74%
Carbs38.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.77
Glycemic Load
1.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.07869569115%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.58mg
Hesperetin
0.19mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.25mg
Isorhamnetin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
4.65mg
Quercetin
1.06mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:316.79kcal
15.84%
Fat:15.59g
23.99%
Saturated Fat:6.58g
41.1%
Carbohydrates:31.89g
10.63%
Net Carbohydrates:21.25g
7.73%
Sugar:4.22g
4.69%
Cholesterol:17.4mg
5.8%
Sodium:345.36mg
15.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.12g
30.24%
Vitamin A:15846.64IU
316.93%
Folate:172.57µg
43.14%
Fiber:10.63g
42.54%
Vitamin C:33.09mg
40.11%
Manganese:0.72mg
36.14%
Phosphorus:262.51mg
26.25%
Copper:0.52mg
26.21%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.77%
Magnesium:92.62mg
23.15%
Potassium:806.35mg
23.04%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.03%
Iron:4.14mg
23.01%
Vitamin E:3.38mg
22.5%
Vitamin K:22.45µg
21.38%
Calcium:163.7mg
16.37%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.36%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.04%
Vitamin B3:2.59mg
12.95%
Zinc:1.82mg
12.14%
Selenium:3.83µg
5.47%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious