Name: Lentil Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 medium strips or sticks Carrots; 2 1/2 cups Cooked Lentils (Fat Not Added in Cooking); 1 tsp leaves Oregano; 15 leaves Basil; 2 tbsps Olive Oil; 2 stalks large Celery; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 cups pieces or slices Mushrooms; 1 medium Onions; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (Canned)

A high fiber, vegan, and vegetarian alternative to bolognese. Serve with brown pasta and a side of salad for a balanced meal. NOTE: Use 2 x 14 oz cans of lentils, rinsed and drained to obtain a total of roughly 2.5 cups of lentils. Store leftover bolognese in the freezer for a quick and easy meal.

Servings	Prep Time	Cook Time
4	15 mins	30 mins

Ingredients

2 medium strips or sticks carrots

2 1/2 cups cooked lentils (fat not added in cooking)

1 tsp leaves oregano

15 leaves basil

2 tbsps olive oil

2 stalks large celery

2 cloves garlic

2 cups pieces or slices mushrooms

1 medium onion

28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)

Directions

1.	Finely dice the onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Finely slice the mushrooms.
2.	Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or casserole dish, over medium heat. Fry the onion until lightly coloured.
3.	Add the celery, carrot, and oregano, and fry until they soften and turn translucent.
4.	Add the mushrooms and garlic. Allow the mushrooms to cook a little, and add the lentils, tomatoes, and half of the basil. Bring it to a boil.
5.	Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Season to taste.
6.	Serve the bolognese with the cooked wholemeal pasta. Garnish with the remaining chopped basil leaves and sprinkle with cheese of your choice.

Nutrition summary

There are 288 calories in 1 serving of Lentil Bolognese.

Calorie split: 23% fat, 57% carbs, 20% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

288

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

10%

Saturated Fat

1.122g

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

1.266g

Monounsaturated Fat

5.106g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

570mg

25%

Total Carbohydrate

44.13g

16%

Dietary Fiber

14.7g

52%

Sugars

4.58g

Protein

15.7g

Vitamin D

1mcg

Calcium

120mg

Iron

7.06mg

39%

Potassium

1276mg

27%

Vitamin A

99mcg

11%

Vitamin C

24.6mg

27%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.