Sports dietitian Julie Meek shares a delicious, easy-to-throw-together salad, with sweet roasted pumpkin and lots
of fibre to keep you feeling full.
This delicious salad has just a handful of ingredients, making it a quick and easy choice for busy weeknights and
leftover lunches.
Lentils are a good source of fibre, which helps keep you feeling full for longer, as well as supporting a healthy
gut.1
Add the bright flavours of roasted pumpkin and red onion, toss with fresh green baby spinach leaves, and top with
creamy feta – and you’ve got a nourishing and delicious salad, perfect for a light meal or a side.
Ingredients
(Makes two serves)
- 1 x 400g can brown lentils, drained
- 1 red onion, sliced thinly
- ½ small butternut pumpkin or equivalent in another variety, chopped into 1cm cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 80g Danish feta cheese
- 4 handfuls baby spinach leaves
Method
- Line a tray with baking paper and place the lentils, pumpkin and onion onto the tray.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and toss all together until the vegetables are coated.
- Bake at 180°C in a fan-forced oven for 30-40 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
- To serve, divide the spinach leaves onto plates and top with the pumpkin, onion and lentils.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Sources:
1 Dietitians
Australia
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Disclaimer
This article contains general information only and does not take into account the health, personal
situation or needs of any person. In conjunction with your GP or treating health care professional,
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