Pasta with Lentil Bolognese (Vegan) by @the.korean.vegan
𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗘
𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• 1 tbsp veggie base
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 splash balsamic vinegar
• 1 - 1 1/2 cup water
• 8 cremini mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 carrot (diced)
• 1 celery stalk (diced)
• 1/4 red onion (diced)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1 tsp oil
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• 2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 2-3 bay leaves
𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
1. Rinse lentils in a large stockpot. Add veggie base, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and water. Bring to boil and simmer until liquid is all evaporated.
2. In the meantime, saute veggies and walnuts with a little oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Add to pot of lentils (once all water has been evaporated) and stir.
3. Add tomatoes, more salt and pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to boil and then let simmer for 30-35 minutes, until lentils are completely cooked.
4. Enjoy with pasta, bread, rice, or by itself!
