Winter Salad

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<h2 class="subheader">Lentil, Black Bean and Roasted Butternut Salad</h2> <p>If you’re looking for a plant-based option for a complete and delicious lunch, prepare this ingenious <em>Winter Salad</em>; a plant-based recipe that’s not only easy, but also nutritious. Here, rich GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/black-beans-can/">Black Beans</a> and GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/lentils-dry/">Lentils</a> are combined with roasted butternut squash, spinach and a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup and a touch of chipotle. This tasty salad can be served right away or enjoyed any day of the week, just set the dressing aside and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days to maintain its flavor.</p>

Total Time

70m

Prep Time:15m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups

GOYA® Lentils , rinsed and drained

1

small butternut squash, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tsp.

maple syrup

6 cups

packed baby spinach

1 can
(15.5 oz.)

GOYA® Black Beans , drained and rinsed

¼ cup

crumbled plant-based cheese or GOYA® Queso Fresco , optional

3 tbsp.

chopped toasted pistachios, for garnish, optional

Directions

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Step 1

<p>Combine lentils, 6 cups water, Adobo to medium pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain lentils. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.</p>

Step 2

<p>Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together squash, 1 tbsp. olive oil and vegetable seasoning. Bake, flipping squash halfway through, until tender and golden-brown, about 20-25 minutes.</p>

Step 3

<p>In a small canning jar, add remaining olive oil, vinegar, chipotle and maple syrup. Cover tightly with lid and shake to combine. Season with Adobo, to taste.</p>

Step 4

<p>Combine spinach, lentils, squash, beans and cheese (if using) in large serving bowl.  Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Garnish with pistachios (if using) and serve.</p> <p><strong>Meal Prep </strong><strong>Tip:</strong> When meal prepping, store salad in an airtight container to keep your meal fresh. Keep the dressing separate. This salad can typically be stored refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days. Label the container with the date for easy tracking!</p>

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