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Lentil bolognese
This hearty sauce is full of vegetables and protein. Serve over whole wheat pasta, roasted spaghetti squash, or spiralized vegetable noodles.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil15 mL (1 tbsp)
- onion, chopped1
- small diced celery125 mL (½ cup)
- shredded carrot125 mL (½ cup)
- garlic, minced3 cloves
- tomato paste15 mL (1 tbsp)
- lower sodium vegetable broth750 mL (3 cups)
- crushed tomatoes1 can (796 mL/28 oz)
- dried basil5 mL (1 tsp)
- dried oregano5 mL (1 tsp)
- kale or spinach, chopped375 mL (1 ½ cups)
- lentils, drained and rinsed1 can (540 mL/19 oz)
- salt2 mL (½ tsp)
- black pepper1 ml (¼ tsp)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
Stir in carrot and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Mix in broth, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, kale, and lentils. Stir in salt and pepper.
Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.





