Step 1

In a large pan at medium-high, heat the chopped onion, minced garlic and butternut squash with 1 tbps olive oil for about 2 min, stirring.

Step 2

Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, red pepper flakes, black pepper, stir.

Step 3

Add tomatoes or tomato sauce, stir. Then add lentils and bulgur and 1/2 to 1 tsp salt (you might need to add more salt later).

Step 4

Add 2/3 cup hot water, stir well together. Cover with lid and let cook at medium for 7-8 min. Add the mint and cook a little more - about 7-8 more minutes, until red lentils and bulgur are ready.

Step 5

Take off heat and sprinkle some olive oil (about 1 tbsp). Stir again.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or more mint.