Basic Vegan Lentil Bolognese
An essential recipe for the vegan kitchen. This lentil version of a classic bolognese is delicious, versatile and easy.
Servings: 6
Calories: 386kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 400 g chopped tomatoes 1 standard tin/can is 400g or 1⅔ cups
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 large onion very finely chopped
- 1 large carrot very finely chopped
- 1 stick celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500 g cooked puy or green lentils equivalent to standard ~2 tins/cans
- 80 ml red wine
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon marmite or vegemite or other yeast extract
Instructions
- In a large pan sautee the onions, garlic, carrot and celery in the olive oil until soft.1 large onion, 1 large carrot, 1 stick celery, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the tomato paste and stir until combined.2 tablespoon tomato paste
- Add the lentils, herbs, wine, tin/can of chopped tomatoes, marmite or vegemite plus any other optional extras and simmer for around 20 mins.400 g chopped tomatoes, 500 g cooked puy or green lentils, 80 ml red wine, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon marmite or vegemite
- Serve over spaghetti, or as a filling for a pie or with some mash.
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Notes
This recipe freezes well so make double or triple and freeze in portions for the basis of a quick and easy meal.
▢1 teaspoon chilli powder
▢Handful halved cherry tomatoes
▢A few drops of liquid smoke
▢Fresh herbs to sprinkle on at the end
▢50 g (½ cup) Dried Soya Mince (This creates a more "meaty" Texture. N.B. you will need to add a little extra water if using this)
▢100 g mushrooms (minced and added with the carrots.)
▢100 g chopped bell peppers (added with the carrots. )
Optional Extras- Add All or None of these. Create your Bolognese as you like it!
Optional Extras- Add All or None of these. Create your Bolognese as you like it!▢1 teaspoon chilli powder
▢Handful halved cherry tomatoes
▢A few drops of liquid smoke
▢Fresh herbs to sprinkle on at the end
▢50 g (½ cup) Dried Soya Mince (This creates a more "meaty" Texture. N.B. you will need to add a little extra water if using this)
▢100 g mushrooms (minced and added with the carrots.)
▢100 g chopped bell peppers (added with the carrots. )
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 1226mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2179IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 8mg