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.
Ett originalrecept av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 tim 5 min
- Portioner
- 4
- Svårighetsgrad
- Medel
Allergeninformation: kan innehålla selleri. Kontrollera alltid ingrediensförpackningen om du har en allergi.
Förberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 2 mskolive oil
- 1 styellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 stcarrot, finely chopped
- 1 stcelery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 klyftagarlic, minced
- 1 koppdried green lentils, rinsed
- 794 gcrushed tomatoes
- 2 koppvegetable broth
- 2 msktomato paste
- 1 tskdried oregano
- 1 tskdried basil
- 1 stbay leaf
- 0,5 tsksalt
- 0,25 tskblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 mskfresh parsley, chopped(valfritt)
Utrustning
knife · cutting board · large pot · wooden spoon
Gör så här
Steg för steg
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Cirka 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Cirka 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Cirka 1 min
Kockens 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.
Cirka 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.
Cirka 35 min
Kockens tips: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Cirka 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Cirka 1 min
- 8
Serve hot over pasta and, if desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
Håll det gott
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.