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- 2tbsp oil
- 1 onion, sliced or diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400g butternut squash flesh, diced (around half a medium squash)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 500ml vegetable stock
- Black pepper
- 100g red lentils
- 150ml coconut milk
- 1tbsp fresh coriander, chopped, to serve (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 219g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 241 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 54% |
| Total Fat 14.99g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 7.35g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium 381mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 21.19g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 29% |
| Sugars 2.65g | 2% |
| Protein 7.72g | 12% |
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