Lentil Bolognese Recipe

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4.9

336 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    700 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    North American

Lentil Bolognese Recipe

If you're after a deliciously rich lentil bolognese, look no further! This slow-cooked Italian sauce is a mix of caramelized vegetables, lentils, and tomatoes seasoned with a special savory ingredient. It's an easy vegan dinner for weeknights or slow Sundays. Ready in an hour!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces pasta gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely minced
  • 2 large carrots finely minced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon Each: sea salt and sugar
  • 4 large garlic cloves finely minced
  • 5.5 .5 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon miso any color works in this recipe
  • 1 cup dried brown lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Optional toppings: grated parmesan (vegan or regular), sage leaves, black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, red pepper, sea salt, and sugar to the skillet and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until everything is well caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste to the skillet and let it cook until the tomato paste is caramelized and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the miso, lentils, and water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the lentils cook, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until they are soft. Stir the lentils occasionally and add more water if they are looking dry. Stir in the cherry tomatoes.
  3. While the lentils are cooking, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain and then toss with a little olive oil.
  4. Serve the pasta topped with the lentil bolognese and sprinkled with parmesan and a few sage leaves.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe Calories 700kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 112g (37%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 1214mg (51%) Potassium 1174mg (34%) Fiber 35g (140%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 7745IU (155%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 16mg (89%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 700 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories 700kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 112g 37%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 1214mg 51%
Potassium 1174mg 25%
Fiber 35g 140%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 7745IU 155%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 16mg 89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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