3 spiced squash and lentil Recipes

french green lentils, peeled seeded sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (from about 1 2-lb whole pumpkin), olive oil, divided, ground cumin, hot smoked spanish paprika, sea salt, baby arugula, soft goat cheese, crumbled, sliced mint leaves, red wine vinegar

bone-in skinless chicken thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour , for dredging, butter, evoo, chopped fresh gingerroot, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, fresh red chile , such as finger pepper or fresno chile, chopped, ras el hanout, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, chicken stock, butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks, diced tomatoes1 bunch spinach leaves (about 3 cups), red or brown lentils, grain rice, pomegranate seeds , for serving, sliced scallions , for serving, fresh cilantro leaves , for serving, fresh mint leaves , for serving