Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
21
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories287.3 kcal (14%)
Total Fat7.5 g (11%)
Carbs45.2 g (17%)
Sugars9.7 g (11%)
Protein11.2 g (22%)
Sodium907 mg (45%)
Fiber8.9 g (32%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

2 tablespoonssunflower oil

2onions
large, diced

2garlic cloves
finely chopped

1celery stalk
finely diced

1 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoonground turmeric

½ teaspoonground cinnamon

½ teaspoonground ginger

100gred lentils

400gtin chickpeas
drained and rinsed

8saffron strands
toasted and crushed

500mlfire roasted tomato pasta sauce
or passata

parsley
roughly chopped

coriander
roughly chopped

300gsquash
or pumpkin

1.2 litresvegetable stock

1bay leaf

50gvermicelli
orzo or other small pasta

dates
to serve, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until just starting to turn golden. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the garlic, celery, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
Step 2
Now add the lentils, chickpeas, saffron, tomato sauce or passata, parsley and about half the coriander. Cook over a low heat for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, peel and deseed the squash or pumpkin and cut into large cubes. Add to the pan with the stock and bay leaf. Cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Add the pasta and simmer until it is cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Serve immediately, scattered with the remaining coriander leaves and with a few dates on the side, if you like.
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