Comments on: Cauliflower and Lentil Butternut Squash Noodle Bowl with Maple Tahini

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:46:50 +0000

Cannot wait to make this!!! Yes! Everything taste better in a bowl!

By: Michele Pryse

Michele Pryse — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 18:02:04 +0000

A very satisfying meal-in-a-bowl. By using increasing the oven temp up to 425 and using lentils that I pre-cook and store in the freezer I was able to cut cooking time to just 25 minutes.

Butternut squash is surprisingly easy to spiralize considering what a tough vegetable it is; just make sure to choose a smaller squash and use a good quality peeler to get that tough skin off. If you don’t remember when you bought your veggie peeler it’s probably dull!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 19:11:54 +0000

This sounds wonderful, but I’m allergic to sesame. Any ideas what I could substitute in the dressing?

By: SK

SK — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:18:37 +0000

Out.Standing! We enjoyed it tremendously! I love the little zing to the sauce! I might try using something other than lentils – something with a bit more substance (suggestions?). But overall this is a 5 star meal for sure. Can’t wait to see the rest of the bowls you have!!

By: Wendy B

Wendy B — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 01:36:46 +0000

Made this tonight – amazing! Can’t wait to have it again – it was delicious 🙂

By: SK

SK — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:45:03 +0000

In reply to Ali Maffucci. Perfect! Thanks!!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:32:13 +0000

Hello to the yes on more bowls. I’m a mom of a 7 month old. I love bowls…delicious, nutritious, minimal dishes and so many options.

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:12:42 +0000

In reply to Marlaice. You're preachin' to the choir ;-)

By: Marlaice

Marlaice — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:44:18 +0000

In reply to Emilie @ Emilie Eats. !!!

By: Meghan

Meghan — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:43:56 +0000

Is there a way to soften the butternut squash before spiralizing? It’s always so difficult to even cut in to it!

Thanks!

By: Marlaice

Marlaice — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:43:23 +0000

Awesome, I love eating everything in bowls, mainly because I love every last drop of dressing, sauce etc. (minor glutton)…bowls allow you to scoop it up without having to use your fingers on the edge of the plate. Thanks again for the inspiration (and using Cauliflower…gets my attention every time!).

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:53:12 +0000

Just a note to Kathy who can’t have tahini. Tahini is made from ground Sesame Seeds. She could substitute a nut butter (e.g. almond, cashew) for a similar texture.

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:19:45 +0000

In reply to Mary Beth.

Yes, they will keep in the fridge and their crispness will wilt, so they’ll be easier to cook (quicker) a few days later. I’d recommend up to 5 days in the fridge, no more! This page may be helpful to you: http://www.inspiralized.com/meal-planning-with-spiralized-vegetables/

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:52:33 +0000

In reply to Ali Maffucci. Thanks!

By: Emilie @ Emilie Eats

Emilie @ Emilie Eats — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:24:59 +0000

Bowl meals are the BEST – and so easy! Pretty sure 99% of my meals are a bunch of random things thrown together in a bowl #college

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:12:25 +0000

I love bowls, too, Ali! This one looks delish. I live alone, so I’m wondering about the butternut squash noodles. If I spiralize the whole thing, will the uncooked extra noodles keep in the fridge for a few days? That seems smarter than cooking them all and storing cooked noodles. Or might you recommend spiralizing only part of the squash, and wrapping the rest in plastic to continue spiralizing later? Thanks for another brilliant recipe!