Best Vegan Lentil Bolognese Recipe

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Looking for the best dish to try out? Worry no more as I show you the best and easiest way to make this vegan lentil bolognese dish.

Lentil Bolognese Ingredients 

• Lentils
• Onions or garlic
• Carrots and celery
• Thyme
• Tomato paste
• Red wine (optional)
• Fresh tomatoes
• Veggie stock
• Hemp seeds (or toasted walnuts)

Note:

- It's best to pick smaller lentils, the smaller it is, the more easier it is to cook.

- We add the onions and garlic for .ore flavor

- You can add thyme or substitute it for 2 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs.

- We add carrots and celery for sweetness and complexity

- You can substitute the veggie stock for water 

Also check out my Vegan Vegetable Soup Recipe

HOW TO MAKE LENTIL BOLOGNESE

Step One

Saute onion in olive oil

Step Two

Add celery, garlic and carrot and continue cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes. Afterwards add herbs and seasonings.

Step Three

Add in the tomato paste, browning it a bit. Also add a good amount splash of red wine and cook (optional)

Step Four

Add the tomato and it's juice in the pot. Afterwards add your lentils, hemp seeds or walnut, and broth.

STEP FIVE

Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Once the lentils are tender, remove the lid and cook for while.

Taste and adjust seasonings when necessary. Serve hot!

And that's the five easy steps to make the best vegan lentil bolognese.