Pumpkin Lentil

Pumpkin & "Peas" No. 333 Yields 6 Servings

1 tbls butter 1/2 tsp ginger, ground
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp salt
1 cup lentils 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly
3 cups water ground
3 cups pumpkin, peeled and 1 pinch cumin, ground (gen-
cut into 1-inch cubes erous pinch)
1 tbls lemon juice 1/3 cup scallion tops, sliced
1 tbls parsley, fresh, minced

Melt the butter.
Saute the onion in the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until
soft.
Stir the lentils into the onion.
Pour in the water (it should cover the lentils).
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to s simmer
Cover.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Add the pumpkin, lemon juice, parsley, ginger, salt, pepper and cumin,
stirring to combine.
Cover.
Cook for another 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
Toss with the scallion tops just before serving.