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Rainy-Day Kabocha Lentils

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Rainy-Day Kabocha Lentils

Golden lentils glow against a rain-dark jungle, with roasted squash and greens tucked into every bowl.

Recipe

Rainy-Day Kabocha Lentils

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 3 cups cubed kabocha squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F; toss kabocha with oil and roast 25 minutes.
  2. Simmer lentils, broth, coconut milk, turmeric, and ginger for 18–20 minutes.
  3. Stir spinach into lentils until wilted.
  4. Serve with brown rice and roasted kabocha.