Vegan Lentil Bolognese
Packed with tender lentils, carrots and a rich tomato base, this dish will warm the soul and have you going back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, vegetable broth, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender. Serve over your choice of pasta or zucchini noodles.
Notes
What screams ‘home cooked food’ more than a rich bolognese?! Packed with tender lentils, carrots and a rich tomato base, this dish will warm the soul and have you going back for seconds. Sautéed vegetables and garlic add depth to this wholesome dish, which simmers to perfection in a vegetable broth. Ideal for serving over pasta or zucchini noodles, this stew is a nourishing and easy-to-make favorite. Add a pinch of dried chilli flakes for extra warmth. Our vegan recipes were created to be both nourishing and delicious. With a Vegan spin on classic favorites, each nutrient rich dish combines wholesome ingredients that support your health and delight your taste buds. Enjoy the flavors and benefits of plant-based eating with every bite!
