Pumpkin & Green Lentil Salad

Pumpkin & Green Lentil Salad

Lentils have a very natural earthy flavour, which is complimented in this recipe by the sweetness of the pumpkin and creamy sharp taste of the feta.

CAL P/SERVE
401
kJ P/SERVE
1680
FAT P/SERVE
10.7g
CARBS P/SERVE
29.6g
PROTEIN P/SERVE
28.7g
SUGAR P/SERVE
15.4g
SODIUM P/SERVE
1120g
FAT
%
2.7%
ENERGY RDI%
19.3%

Green lentils contain a high concentration of fiber and protein, which are both important to those trying to lose weight.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup green lentils, canned, drained, rinsed
  • 2 cups (300g) pumpkin cubed
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Handful baby spinach leaves
  • S & P to taste
  • 15g feta
  • Splash balsamic vinegar

Method

  1. Preheat oven 200C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
  2. Place pumpkin in a bowl, splash a little olive oil over, then sprinkle the cumin, paprika and season with S & P then place on lined oven tray. Bake for 15 mins or until softened, not too soft. Take out and set aside.
  3. In a serving bowl place pumpkin, lentils, spinach and feta, splash with a little balsamic vinegar.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Table

Servings: 2 Serving size:390g
Average Serve Average 100g
Energy 1680 kJ 432 kJ
  401 Cal 103 Cal
Protein 28.7 g 7.4 g
Fat, total 10.7 g 2.8 g
- Saturated 5.5 g 1.4 g
Carbohydrate 29.6 g 7.6 g
- Sugars 15.4 g 4.0 g
Sodium 1120 mg 286 mg

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