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Lentil Veggie Bolognese

URL: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/lentil-veggie-bolognese/

Ingredients

The base

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ large white onion, diced very small
  • 2 large carrots, diced very small
  • 2 stalks celery, diced very small
  • ½ bell pepper, diced very small any color
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet.
  2. Add diced onions, carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes while stirring often.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until veggies soften.
  4. Stir in lentils, water, diced tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 40-45 minutes until liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender.
  6. Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash, or with bread.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
250
Total fat
7g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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