Curried Lentils With Butternut Squash

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 12 lbs butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 14 teaspoon ginger
• 14 cup coconut, toasted (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Butter 8" x 11" baking pan and set aside.
3. Combine lentils and enough cold water to cover in a saucepan.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to medium; add butternut squash.
6. Simmer until squash and lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
7. Drain.
8. Put chunks of squash in medium bowl, then mash roughly.
9. In a large bowl, combine lentils, squash, and remaining ingredients.
10. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
11. Bake 20 minutes.
12. Top with coconut, if using.
13. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

lentils, butternut squash, olive oil, curry powder, ginger, coconut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/curried-lentils-with-butternut-squash-510752 (may not work)