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Lentil Bolognese with Mushrooms

Kelly Jensen
This Lentil Bolognese with Mushrooms recipe is a hearty and plant-based dinner- an easy weeknight pasta that is high protein and low sodium. Enjoy with your favorite pasta, a bright and fresh salad, and a slice of thick crusty garlic bread... mangia!
5 from 2 votes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 7
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups brown lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 1 pint baby bella mushrooms sliced or chopped
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 14-ounce can/box Diced Tomatoes with juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook the lentils: in a pot, combine the brown lentils with the water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender, and prep the rest of the sauce.  Alternatively, you can cook the lentils in the rice cooker (**recipe below in Notes) while you prep the rest of the sauce.
  • In a large pot or large saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 6-7 minutes until the vegetables have begun to soften. Toss in the carrots, mushrooms, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with the juice, Italian seasonings, chili flakes and stir well to combine.
  • Add the vegetable stock and black tellicherry pepper, stir well, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the sauce to a simmer, and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes until carrots are cooked through.
  • Taste, and adjust seasoning as desired. Toss sauce with your favorite pasta, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 1113mgFiber: 19gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4414IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 6mg
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