Smoky Lentil Chili with Squash

Готовка

1. 🥄Begin by roasting the squash.

Подготовка

1. 🔥Slice it into thin crescents and drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Шаги

1. 🧂I added a fresh little sage I had in the fridge, but it’s unnecessary.

Готовка

1. 🍳Roast the squash a 205 C (400 F) for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until soft and golden.

Подготовка

1. 🫇Let cool and chop into cubes.

Шаги

1. 🍽️Meanwhile, rinse the lentils and cover them with water.

Готовка

1. 🌿Bring them to the boil then turn down to a simmer and let cook (uncovered) for 20-30 minutes, or until tender.

Шаги

1. ✨Drain and set aside.

Готовка

1. 🥄While the lentils are cooking heat the 1 Tbsp.

Шаги

1. 🔥of oil on low in a medium pot.
2. 🧂Add the onions and leeks and sauté for 5 or so minutes, or until they begin to soften.

Готовка

1. 🧂Add the garlic next along with the cumin and coriander, cooking for a few more minutes.

Шаги

1. 🍳Add the remaining spices – paprika, cinnamon, chilli, cocoa, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and oregano.
2. 🫇Next add the can of tomatoes, the water or stock, and carrots.

Подготовка

1. 🫇Let simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the veg is tender and the mixture has thickened up.

Шаги

1. 🍽️You’ll need to check on the pot periodically for a stir and a top of of liquid if needed.

Подготовка

1. 🌿Add the lentils and chopped roasted squash.

Готовка

1. ✨Let cook for 10 more minutes to heat through.

Подготовка

1. 🥄Serve with sliced jalapeno, lime wedges, cilantro, green onions, and cashew sour cream.

Шаги

1. 🔥SIMPLE CASHEW SOUR CREAM
2. 🧂1 Cup Raw Unsalted Cashews
3. 🍳Pinch Sea Salt
4. 🫇1 tsp.
5. 🍽️Apple Cider Vinegar
6. 🌿Water

Готовка

1. 🧂Bring some water to the boil, and use it to soak the cashews for at least four hours.
2. 🍳Alternatively, you can use cold water and let the cashews soak overnight, but I’m forgetful/lazy, so often use the boil method which is much faster.

Шаги

1. 🍳After the cashews have soaked, drain them and add to a high speed blender.
2. 🫇Begin to puree, slowly adding about 1/2 cup fresh water, until a creamy consistency is reached.
3. 🍽️You may need to add less or more water to reach the desired consistency.
4. 🌿Add a pinch of sea salt and vinegar (or lemon juice).