Vegan Bolognese Sauce (With Lentils)

Vegan Bolognese Sauce Recipe (With Lentils)

This savory sauce is composed of simple ingredients. A dinner dish bursting with flavor and chock-full of vegetables, for one very satisfying meal.

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In a large skillet or pot, sauté the onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms in heated oil for about 3-4 minutes.

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Add all the spices + garlic and sauté a bit longer around 1 minute.

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Add to the pot the wine, tomatoes, lentils, broth, and bay leaf. Stir well.

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Let the mixture come to a boil before reducing the heat and letting it simmer until the lentils are soft. It takes around 20 minutes, give or take depending on the lentils.

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Mix the cornstarch and plant-based milk together in a small bowl. Add it to the mixture, along with the vinegar and soy sauce.

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Adjust the seasonings as you see fit and serve the lentil bolognese over the pasta.

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Vegan Bolognese Sauce Recipe (With Lentils)

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This Vegan Bolognese is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s easy to toss together.

This savory sauce is composed of simple ingredients. A dinner dish bursting with flavor and chock-full of vegetables, for one very satisfying meal.

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In a large skillet or pot, sauté the onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms in heated oil for about 3-4 minutes.

STEP 1

Add all the spices + garlic and sauté a bit longer around 1 minute.

STEP 2

Add to the pot the wine, tomatoes, lentils, broth, and bay leaf. Stir well.

STEP 3

Let the mixture come to a boil before reducing the heat and letting it simmer until the lentils are soft. It takes around 20 minutes, give or take depending on the lentils.

STEP 4

Mix the cornstarch and plant-based milk together in a small bowl. Add it to the mixture, along with the vinegar and soy sauce.

STEP 5

Adjust the seasonings as you see fit and serve the lentil bolognese over the pasta.

STEP 6

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This tasty vegetarian bolognese is simply perfect for meal prep as you can store the sauce in individual containers in the refrigerator.