55-Minute Warm Pumpkin Lentil Salad Recipe – Hearty Perfection
A hearty and nutritious salad combining warm pumpkin and lentils, perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin, diced
- 1 cup lentils, cooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced pumpkin and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked lentils, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast the pumpkin instead of sautéing.
- Use any type of lentils you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg