Squash-Lentil Chili
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 cup green lentils, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
- One 28-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound butternut squashpeeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
- Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add the smoked paprika, cumin and coriander and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add the drained lentils, tomatoes and 1 cup of water; season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils are nearly tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the squash, cover and cook over low heat until the lentils and squash are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted, then serve.
extravirgin olive oil, onion, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, green lentils, italian tomatoes, salt, butternut, baby spinach
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/squash-lentil-chili (may not work)