Butternut Squash and Lentil Risotto

By Chef Melvin

 

Yields1 Serving
 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
 ¼ tsp diced onion
 1 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp seeded and diced fresh jalapeño
 ½ cup purred butternut squash
 ½ cup vegetable broth, or more as needed
 ¼ cup cooked lentils
 2 cups tightly packed chopped kale or leafy green whatever is available
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
 1 tsp dried sweet basil
1

In a hot sauté pan add garlic and oil.

2

Then add lentils and onions; once onions are translucent, Add greens and pureed squash; cook until your greens are wilted

3

Then season with the lemon juice, cheese and basil (add these ingredients at the end) Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
 ¼ tsp diced onion
 1 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp seeded and diced fresh jalapeño
 ½ cup purred butternut squash
 ½ cup vegetable broth, or more as needed
 ¼ cup cooked lentils
 2 cups tightly packed chopped kale or leafy green whatever is available
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
 1 tsp dried sweet basil

Directions

1

In a hot sauté pan add garlic and oil.

2

Then add lentils and onions; once onions are translucent, Add greens and pureed squash; cook until your greens are wilted

3

Then season with the lemon juice, cheese and basil (add these ingredients at the end) Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Butternut Squash and Lentil Risotto