
By Hot and Cold Running Mom
Lentil Stuffed Pepper Squash
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:35min
Nutty lentils, sweet pineapple and tender, colourful pepper squash combine for a fiber rich vegetarian dinner.
Updated at: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:26:50 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
53
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories482.1 kcal (24%)
Total Fat7 g (10%)
Carbs103.2 g (40%)
Sugars63.8 g (71%)
Protein10.4 g (21%)
Sodium401.1 mg (20%)
Fiber9.8 g (35%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings

1pepper squash

1 tspolive oil

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

¼ cupred lentils
rinse and drain

¾ cupwater

¼ tspcurry powder

¼ tspgarlic powder

¼ cuppineapple juice
reserved from canned pineapple below

¼ cupgreen peas

1onion
small, diced

2pineapple rings
canned, cut in chunks

2 tspsbutter
or coconut oil

½ tspginger
fresh minced

¼ tspred pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1
First cut the squash in half and clean out the seeds. I found using an ice cream scoop works well for this job. Brush the flesh with olive oil then add salt and pepper to taste. Lay cut side down on a lined baking sheet and roast in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 2
While the squash cooks microwave the lentils and water 8-10 minutes. Once cooked add the curry powder, garlic powder, pineapple juice and green peas. Set aside.
Step 3
In a frying pan heat butter to high and add the onion and pineapple chunks to brown for 4 minutes, then toss and cook another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the ginger and red pepper flakes.
Step 4
Fill the squash halves with the lentils/pea mixture and top with the onions and pineapple.
Step 5
Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes. (And yes, you can eat the skin too!)
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