Lentil Bolognese Recipe
This plant-based lentil bolognese is a wholesome twist on the classic meat ragu sauce.
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 200 g split red lentils
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks finely diced
- 200 g carrots finely diced
- 4 Tbsp tomato puree
- 3 garlic cloves grated
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms finely chopped
- 125 ml red wine
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried mixed Italian herbs
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- soy sauce to taste
- salt and pepper
- cooked spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- cheese of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the split red lentils in a bowl. Cover with boiling water and leave to soak for 15 minutes. When done, drain and set aside.200 g split red lentils
- In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and fry the onion, celery, and carrot until they starts to soften, about 6 to 8 minutes.3 Tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion finely chopped, 2 celery stalks, 200 g carrots
- Add the tomato puree and garlic and fry for a minute.4 Tbsp tomato puree, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 10 minutes.250 g chestnut mushrooms
- Add the red wine and deglaze the pan, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is mostly evaporated.125 ml red wine
- Add the chopped tomatoes, Italian herbs, stock, and drained split red lentils.400 g chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp dried mixed Italian herbs, 750 ml vegetable stock
- Cook for 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the lentils are cooked.
- Season to taste with soy sauce (1 Tablespoon or more), salt and pepper.soy sauce to taste, salt and pepper
- Serve with cooked spaghetti or your pasta of choice. Top with cheese if using.cooked spaghetti (or pasta of choice), cheese of choice (optional)
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 625mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 13gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 5998IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 4mg