Lentil Bolognese
This hearty and flavorful lentil bolognese is a vegan take on the classic Italian sauce. It's packed with vegetables and protein-rich lentils, making it a satisfying meal served over your favorite pasta. The sauce simmers slowly to develop deep, rich flavors.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 1 h 5 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Srednje
Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati celer. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.
Priprema
Sastojci
Sastojci
- 2 žlicaolive oil
- 1 komyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 komcarrot, finely chopped
- 1 komcelery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 češanjgarlic, minced
- 1 šalicadried green lentils, rinsed
- 794 gcrushed tomatoes
- 2 šalicavegetable broth
- 2 žlicatomato paste
- 1 žličicadried oregano
- 1 žličicadried basil
- 1 kombay leaf
- 0,5 žličicasalt
- 0,25 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 žlicafresh parsley, chopped(neobavezno)
Oprema
knife · cutting board · large pot · wooden spoon
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Oko 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Oko 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the rinsed dried green lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Oko 2 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Oko 35 min
Napomena kuhara: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Oko 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Oko 1 min
- 8
Serve hot over pasta and, if desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover lentil bolognese in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed, or in the microwave until warmed through.