Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese
Print Recipe
Serves3 (1 cup each)
SWAP ScoreWhat's this?
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 medium carrots minced
- 2.5 cups low sodium tomato sauce
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup red lentils
Directions
- Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
- Add carrots and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes more, then add marinara sauce and stir.
- Add red pepper flake, basil, oregano, water, and lentils. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and continue cooking until lentils are tender - stirring occasionally - about 17-20 minutes. Add more water if mixture gets too thick.
- Serve over pasta or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Potassium 962mg
27%
Total Carbohydrates 28g
9%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 11g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
175%
Vitamin C
32%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Review this Recipe