Name: Moroccan Pumpkin and Lentils
Ingredients: 2 servings Olive Oil; 4 servings green lentils; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 8 sprigs Cilantro; 1 large Onion; 4 medium whole Red Tomatoes; 1 Jalapeno Chili Pepper; 2 1/2 cups Water; 2 lbs Pumpkin

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup dry green lentils

1 tsp cumin

1 tbsp paprika

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

8 sprigs cilantro

1 large onion

4 medium whole red tomatoes

1 jalapeno chili pepper

2 1/2 cups water

2 lbs pumpkin

Directions

1.	Dice onion. Seed and slice jalapeno. Rinse lentils. Dice tomatoes. Peel, seed and cube pumpkin. (To reduce prep time can use a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes.)
2.	Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
3.	Add onion and jalapeno, and sauté 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent and golden.
4.	Add tomatoes, lentil and spices, and cool 2-3 minutes more. Stir in pumpkin cubes, tomato and water. Season with salt and pepper.
5.	Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 40 minutes, or until pumpkin and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
6.	Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
7.	Note: based on recipe From Vegetarian Times magazine.

Nutrition summary

There are 153 calories in 1 serving of Moroccan Pumpkin and Lentils.

Calorie split: 24% fat, 59% carbs, 17% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

153

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

4.45g

6%

Saturated Fat

0.618g

3%

Trans Fat

0g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.192g

Monounsaturated Fat

0.106g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

13mg

1%

Total Carbohydrate

24.99g

9%

Dietary Fiber

5.5g

20%

Sugars

4.64g

Protein

7.1g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

41mg

3%

Iron

1.54mg

9%

Potassium

600mg

13%

Vitamin A

477mcg

53%

Vitamin C

21.3mg

24%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.