Name: Roasted Fall Vegetables with Lentils
Ingredients: 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

Roasted Fall Vegetables with Lentils

Recipe by Mackenzie Foster

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You can swap any fall veggie -- brussels sprouts, turnips, or cabbage -- into this warm salad. Just make sure you cut everything to about the same size for even roasting. Don't skip the celery leaves: they may seem delicate, but they pack a lot of flavor.

Ingredients

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

Directions

Heat oven to 425 degrees. On two baking sheets, arrange carrots, onion, and squash; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until caramelized and tender, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place lentils and shallot in a medium saucepan and cover with water by two inches. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; discard shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine vinegar and mustard. Pour remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Toss lentils and celery with vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Spoon over roasted vegetables. Garnish with celery leaves.