French Lentil & Squash Stew

French Lentil & Squash Stew

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup french green lentils
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp curry
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp ginger
• ½ tsp cumin
• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• sea salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Place the lentils and 2 cups of chicken stock in a pot and bring to a simmer. Cook until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Braise the onion in 1/2 cup stock until soft and translucent; add spices, the remaining 1-1/2 cups stock, and the diced squash. Cover and cook over medium heat until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
3. Stir in the lemon juice, cooked lentils, and salt to taste. Serve over Long Grain Wild Rice Blend.