PUMPKIN AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup dried brown or green lentils
• 2 cups water
• 3 cups cubed peeled pumpkin
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Dash freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are barely tender, about 15 - 20 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, lemon juice, parsley and seasonings. Cook, covered, until pumpkin is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in green onion.