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Lentil bolognese with spaghetti in a black bowl.
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4.86 from 14 votes

Lentil Bolognese

This vegan lentil bolognese is the best ever! It's hearty and veggie packed and satisfying. Vegans and non-vegans alike will love this comfort food classic.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Crushed Garlic
  • 1 Medium Onion White, Yellow or Brown, Finely Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 2 Large Carrots Finely Chopped
  • 2 Stalks Celery Finely Chopped
  • 1 Medium Red Bell Pepper Finely Chopped
  • ½ cup Tomato Paste (130g)
  • 1 Tablespoon White Miso Paste
  • 1 cup Dried Brown Lentils (200g)
  • 3 cups Vegetable Stock (720ml)
  • 14 ounces Canned Chopped Tomato (400g)
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar

For Serving (Optional):

  • Spaghetti
  • Vegan Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • Fresh Parsley

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a pot along with the crushed garlic, finely chopped onion, dried basil, dried oregano and dried rosemary and sauté until the onions are softened.
  • Add in the finely chopped carrot, celery and red bell pepper along with the tomato paste, white miso paste, dried brown lentils, vegetable stock and canned chopped tomato.
  • Bring to a simmer. Let it simmer until the lentils are soft but firm (about 35 minutes).
  • Add the coconut sugar and stir in.
  • Serve with spaghetti and top with a little grated vegan parmesan and some fresh parsley.

Notes

  1. Miso paste - we used white miso paste but you can use any color miso paste.
  2. Coconut sugar - is just for flavor balance. You can also use light brown sugar.
  3. Storing: Keep leftovers in the fridge where they will keep very well for 4-5 days. 
  4. Freezing: It is freezer friendly for up to 3 months if you want to freeze it. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat on the stove or in the microwave. 
  5. Nutritional information is for the bolognese only and does not include spaghetti or vegan parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 60.1g | Protein: 16.7g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 980mg | Fiber: 11.4g | Sugar: 16g