Vegan Lentil Bolognaise
Lentil Bolognaise is a frugal and delicious meat free meal great for the whole family and very very good for you! If it is part of a weight-loss program, add loads of spices so that your taste-buds don’t get bored! For the kids, add a bit of curry powder for a bit of a zing without the heat.
If you haven’t cooked with Lentils before, you are in for a treat. They are nutty in flavour, and really absorb whatever they are cooked in. I hide them in just about any casserole or tomato-based sauces I make and the kids don’t know – they just think it is a type of pasta (they kind of look like cous-cous when they are cooked).
Method
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Cook lentils in water until tender, or drain tinned lentils.
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Fry onion in some spray oil or olive oil until soft. Add in cooked lentils and rest of vegies.
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Stir well, then add tins and seasoning (Add a half teaspoon of cumin, coriander, basil etc to personal taste).
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Cook until heated through and lentils are soft, but not mushy.
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Serve with cooked pasta or shredded cabbage cooked in butter and pepper.
Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Lentil Bolognaise is suitable for freezing for up to 6 months or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
