IBA SUCCESS MAGAZINE Issue 3 Vol 3 | Page 42

savoring success RECIPE: Summer Squash & Lentil Stew INGREDIENTS: • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil • 1 tsp. ground coriander • 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom • 2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2” chunks • 1 lb. green lentils, picked over • 6 c. chicken or vegetable broth • 5 c. packed baby spinach • 1 tbsp. cider vinegar DIRECTIONS: cook shallots and ginger in oil 5 minutes or until shallots are golden, stirring. Add coriander and cardamom; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add squash, lentils, broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 15 minutes. Stir in spinach, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Nutrition Information (per serving): About 325 calories, 19 g protein, 57 g carbs, 4 g fat, 15 g fiber, 705 mg sodium. 42 IBASuccessMagazine.com | Savoring Success