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.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 1 h 5 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
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Príprava
Suroviny
Suroviny
- 2 lyžicaolive oil
- 1 ksyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 kscarrot, finely chopped
- 1 kscelery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 strúčikgarlic, minced
- 1 šálkadried green lentils, rinsed
- 794 gcrushed tomatoes
- 2 šálkavegetable broth
- 2 lyžicatomato paste
- 1 lyžičkadried oregano
- 1 lyžičkadried basil
- 1 ksbay leaf
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
- 0,25 lyžičkablack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 lyžicafresh parsley, chopped(voliteľné)
Vybavenie
knife · cutting board · large pot · wooden spoon
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Približne 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Približne 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Približne 1 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 35 min
Poznámka kuchára: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Približne 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Približne 1 min
- 8
Serve hot over pasta and, if desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
Správne uchovanie
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.