Receta Acorn Squash, Red Lentil Gratin; Secret Recipe Club – the end
Acorn Squash and Red Lentil Gratin Ingredients: 1 medium acorn squash 1/4 cup red lentils 3/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/2 rib celery, chopped 1 tbs olive oil 2 tbs tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 2 bay leaves 4 tbs shredded cheese Instructions: Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Put cut-side down into a baking dish, cover with foil and bake in 400F (200C) oven for 30 minutes. While squash cooks: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery and pepper 5 minutes then add the garlic. Sauté 5 minutes longer. Add lentils, stock, tomato paste, oregano, bay leaves, stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are cooked through – 20 – 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. When done remove bay leaves, take off heat and keep warm. When squash are done remove and fill with the lentil mixture. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes Top with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer.