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Vegan Bolognese Sauce

This recipe for Vegan Bolognese Sauce is a meat-free version of the classic Italian pasta sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: meat-free bolognese, vegan bolognese sauce
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion cubed
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed
  • 1 28 oz / 796 mL can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Add pepper and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • In the saucepan, add lentils, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in oregano and parsley and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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