Name: Roasted Pumpkin Salad With Lentils and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: 1 lb. raw pumpkin, cut into medium-sized cubes (about 4 cups); 4 tsp. olive oil, divided use; ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt); ¼ tsp. ground black pepper; 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1½ tsp. pure maple syrup; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 4 cups fresh arugula (or mixed baby greens); 2 cups cooked green lentils; 2 Tbsp. crumbled soft goat cheese (½ oz.); 2 Tbsp. raw pumpkin seeds

This hearty salad topped with lentils and fresh pumpkin is perfect for fall and winter months. In other seasons, replace the pumpkin with sweet potato.

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Roasted Pumpkin Salad With Lentils and Goat Cheese

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 24 mins

Total Time 34 mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. raw pumpkin, cut into medium-sized cubes (about 4 cups)
4 tsp. olive oil, divided use
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1½ tsp. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
4 cups fresh arugula (or mixed baby greens)
2 cups cooked green lentils
2 Tbsp. crumbled soft goat cheese (½ oz.)
2 Tbsp. raw pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Combine pumpkin, 1 tsp. oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
Arrange pumpkin mixture on baking pan.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stir; continue baking for 10 to 12 additional minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Cool.
While pumpkin is baking, combine lime juice, maple syrup, and mustard in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
Slowly add remaining 3 tsp. oil, whisking continuously until blended. Set aside.
Evenly divide arugula between four serving plates. Top evenly with lentils, baked pumpkin, cheese, and pumpkin seeds.
Drizzle evenly with dressing.

Recipe Notes

Tip: Learn how to cook lentils here.

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Pumpkin Salad With Lentils and Goat Cheese

Amount Per Serving (1 servings)

Calories 229 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 580mg25%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

P90X/P90X2 Portions
½ Fat
½ Protein
½ Legume/Tuber Carb
1 Vegetable

P90X3 Portions
1½ Carb
1 Fat
½ Protein

Body Beast Portions
1 Legume
1 Vegetable
1 Protein
1 Fat

Portion Fix Containers
2 Green
1 Yellow
½ Orange
1 tsp.

2B Mindset Plate It!
Add more veggies and a protein to make a great lunch. For the vegan plan, add more veggies to make a great lunch.

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