Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 Liquid Measuring Cup
- Measuring cup and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 oz frozen butternut squash
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed
- 2 tsp Dash Original seasoning
- 1 tsp Dash Onion and Herb seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 cups Simple Truth Organic® Gluten Free Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon Premium Seasoned Vegetable Base
- 1 tsp Better than Bouillon Roasted Turkey base
- 2 cups leftover Turkey
Instructions
- While melting your butter in the pot on medium-high heat, be sure to rinse your lentils really well under cold water OR let them soak for a few minutes, then rinse. Helps to remove any lingering debris.
- Once your butter is melted and the bottom of the pot is fully coated, add the frozen butternut squash and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add your spinach, stir to coat, then allow to cook and wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice to maintain the brightness of the spinach, before adding the rinsed lentils.
- Stir to mix and coat everything well, then add your herbs and spices. Continue to stir.
- Pour in the broth, add the bouillon vegetable and turkey bases, and stir to ensure all the flavors fuse beautifully. Place the lid on, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for 10 - 15 minutes; 10 if you like a bit of bite to your lentils, or 15 if you like them slightly mushy.
- After 10 minutes, remove the lid, eyeball your lentils, and see if they need the extra 5 minutes or not. If NOT, time to add your leftover chopped turkey to the mix and stir again.
- Since the turkey's already cooked, you're just heating for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!!
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Notes
Storage Tips
Once fully cooled, you have two options. You can either:- Refrigerate: In an airtight container, you can store for up to 5 days. If you're nearing 4 days, feel free to freeze the rest to avoid food waste.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months, using the same storing method, or a resealable freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating either in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5591IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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