- Food Processor: Ideal for quickly dicing or pureeing ingredients such as pumpkin; Description: A versatile kitchen appliance used for chopping vegetables and fruits into various sizes, blending smoothies, making doughs, etc.
- Cutting Board: Essential for preparing all kinds of food safely on a solid surface; Description: Non-slip cutting board made from durable materials to support different types of kitchen tasks.
- Chef's Knife: A fundamental tool in every kitchen, used for chopping and dicing various ingredients; Description: Ergonomically designed with a sharp blade ideal for precise cuts on vegetables and fruits.
- Mixing Bowl: Used to mix salad components thoroughly; Description: Heavy-duty mixing bowl, usually made from stainless steel or other durable materials suitable for various kitchen tasks.
- Salad Spinner: Helps in drying washed vegetables and greens efficiently; Description: A handheld holder that uses centrifugal force to remove water from salad leaves and herbs.
- Measuring Cups: Essential for accurately measuring ingredients like lentils, pumpkin puree, etc.; Description: Stainless steel or plastic cups with measurement markings for dry and liquid ingredients.
- Digital Food Scale: Ensures precise measurements of ingredients by weight; Description: A compact, easy-to-use kitchen tool that provides accurate weights for cooking and baking.
- Glass Bowls (for serving): Ideal for presenting the final salad dish with aesthetic appeal; Description: Tempered glass bowls designed to enhance food presentation while being microwave, oven, and freezer safe.
3/4 cup French green lentils*
6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (from about one 2-pound whole pumpkin)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika**
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 cups baby arugula
1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup thinly sliced mint leaves
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
I publish delicious recipes that most of the times required 10 ingredients or less and 30 minutes or less to prepare.
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