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; 2 lbs Pumpkin; 4 medium whole Red Tomatoes; 1 Jalapeno Chili Pepper; 2 1/2 cups Water

This hearty North African stew will ward off the first chill of fall with its colorful ingredients and warm, spicy flavors.

Yields	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
8	-	-

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

2 lbs pumpkin

4 medium whole red tomatoes

1 jalapeno chili pepper

2 1/2 cups water

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.

Nutritional Summary

There are 148 calories in 1 serving of Moroccan Pumpkin and Lentils.

Calorie Breakdown: 25% fat, 59% carbs, 15% prot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

per serve

Amount Per Serving

Calories

148

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

4.45g

Saturated Fat

0.618g

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.192g

Monounsaturated Fat

0.106g

Cholesterol

2mg

Sodium

8mg

Total Carbohydrate

23.49g

Dietary Fiber

7.5g

27%

Sugars

4.14g

Protein

6.1g

Vitamin D

Calcium

41mg

Iron

1.54mg

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.