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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 700 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the pasta topped with the lentil bolognese and sprinkled with parmesan and a few sage leaves.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.