Lentil Bolognese
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
25139 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Lentil Bolognese
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This quick and easy lentil Bolognese is a vegan twist on the classic Italian meat sauce. Serve it with spaghetti squash or pasta!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes Double for a spicier sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 carrot, ribboned
- 1 cup red lentils (rinse and check for pebbles)
- 24 ounce jar tomato sauce (pasta sauce) I used tomato basil pasta sauce
- 2 cups water
- To Serve: spaghetti squash or pasta
- To Serve: Parmesan or vegan Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot and begins to ripple, add onions, red chili flakes, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Sauté 3-4 minutes, until the spices are fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Add carrots, sauté 1-2 minutes.
- Add lentils and stir. Add tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer until most (but not all) of the water has absorbed and the lentils soften, about 15 minutes.
- Serve with spaghetti squash or pasta, and top with Parmesan (vegan or dairy).
- Leftovers:Store leftovers in the fridge, and use within 3-4 days.Make Ahead and Freeze:Let lentils cool to room temperature, and freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251.39kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
40.85g
(14%)
Protein
14.47g
(29%)
Fat
4.52g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
0.64g
(3%)
Sodium
1215.28mg
(51%)
Potassium
1102.87mg
(32%)
Fiber
17.61g
(70%)
Sugar
10.14g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3770.38IU
(75%)
Vitamin C
16.82mg
(19%)
Calcium
62.42mg
(6%)
Iron
5.42mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251.39kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.85g | 14% |
| Protein | 14.47g | 29% |
| Fat | 4.52g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.64g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1215.28mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1102.87mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 17.61g | 70% |
| Sugar | 10.14g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3770.38IU | 75% |
| Vitamin C | 16.82mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 62.42mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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