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Lentil bolognese

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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

ServingsServes 8Original: Serves 8
  • 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)

Method 5 steps

  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.

  2. Stir in carrot and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Mix in broth, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, kale, and lentils. Stir in salt and pepper.

  5. Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.