ROASTED FALL VEGETABLES WITH LENTILS

Roasted Fall Vegetables with Lentils image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound carrots, halved lengthwise
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 small acorn squash, halved, seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dried French green lentils, rinsed
1 shallot, halved
4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced, plus leaves

Steps:

Heat oven to 425 degrees. On two baking sheets,arrange carrots, onion, and squash; drizzlewith 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt andpepper. Roast, turning once, until caramelizedand tender, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile,place lentils and shallot in a medium saucepanand cover with water by two inches.Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, untillentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain;discard shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine vinegar and mustard. Pour remaining3 tablespoons oil in a slow steady stream,whisking constantly. Toss lentils and celerywith vinaigrette and season with saltand pepper. Spoon over roasted vegetables.Garnish with celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 154 g