Roast Pumpkin & Lentils with Chilli Achar Dressing

Roast Pumpkin & Lentils with Chilli Achar Dressing

This vegetarian and vegan-friendly salad is delicious and filling enough to have as a main meal.

INGREDIENTS

• 1kg pumpkin

• 1 lemon, halved

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• salt & pepper

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 400g can lentils, rinsed and drained

• mixed green leaves

• Chilli Achar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre heat oven to 180C.

2. Cut pumpkin into 3cm-thick wedges, discarding seeds and fibre from the centre. Divide between two trays lined with baking paper. Add half a lemon to each tray, then drizzle with half the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Roast for 30 minutes, rotating trays halfway. Remove from oven once soft and caramelised.

4. Combine the onion and vinegar.

5. Combine the juice of the lemons, with a large spoonful of Chilli Achar and the remaining olive oil.

6. To serve, arrange the pumpkin on the plate, top with lentils and greens, drizzle with dressing and lastly add the onions. Season again with salt and pepper if needed.

Chilli Achar

A$10.00