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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 t 5 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde selleri. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 2 ssolive oil
- 1 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 stk.carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stk.celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 feddgarlic, minced
- 1 koppdried green lentils, rinsed
- 794 gcrushed tomatoes
- 2 koppvegetable broth
- 2 sstomato paste
- 1 tsdried oregano
- 1 tsdried basil
- 1 stk.bay leaf
- 0,5 tssalt
- 0,25 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 ssfresh parsley, chopped(valgfritt)
Utstyr
knife · cutting board · large pot · wooden spoon
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Omtrent 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Omtrent 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 35 min
Kokkens tips: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Omtrent 1 min
- 8
Serve hot over pasta and, if desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
Hold den god
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.