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Lentil dhal with roasted vegetables

Lentils are a tasty, low-fat source of protein and fibre. We’ve also tossed the veg in oil rather than cooking them in a layer of fat, and used spices rather than salt to add flavour. Better still, each serving of our dhal counts as four of your 5-a-day.

Lentils are a tasty, low-fat source of protein and fibre. We’ve also tossed the veg in oil rather than cooking them in a layer of fat, and used spices rather than salt to add flavour. Better still, each serving of our dhal counts as four of your 5-a-day.

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Cooking Time

Cook: 50 Mins

Cooking Time

Serves: 4

Cooking Time

Price: 99p per serving

Nutritional Information

Each 708g serving contains

Energy
1451kj
347kcal
17%
Fat
4.2g
Med
6%
Saturates
<0.01g
Low
1%
Sugars
19.8g
High
22%
Salt
<0.01g
Low
<1%
4
of your 5-a-day
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
205kj/49kcal

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded and cut into 1cm pieces

1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes

2 onions, cut into wedges

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp ground turmeric

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 aubergine, cubed

2 courgettes, cubed

200g red split lentils, rinsed

2 x 390g cartons Chosen by you Chopped Tomatoes

Fresh coriander, to serve

Chosen by you Low Fat Natural Yogurt, to serve

Method

1
Pre-heat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Toss the butternut squash, carrots and onions in the oil with the spices and garlic. Put on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes, then add the aubergine and courgettes. Return to the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender and turning golden brown.
2
Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to the boil, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally and topping up with water if necessary, until soft.
3
Drain the lentils, then return to the pan with the tomatoes. Bring to the boil, then heat through for 5 minutes.
4
Add the lentil mixture to the roasted vegetables and mix. Serve topped with the coriander and a dollop of yogurt.