I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I’ve tried making vegetarian Bolognese many times but never really succeeded. This time it turned out really great and it’s now one of my family’s favorite meals. Lentils are not usually my daughter’s favorite food but this Bolognese has been a huge success. Another plus about this recipe: it will be good the first day but even better the second day. So make a big batch and enjoy this Bolognese over a couple of days. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad.
Submitted by
AngelasHeavencom
Published on March 9, 2020
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
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1 cup finely chopped leek
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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¾ cup creme fraiche
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2 carrots, grated
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½ cup red lentils
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3 tablespoons vegetable broth (such as Knorr® Touch of Taste)
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½ teaspoon sambal oelek (chile paste)
Directions
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, leek, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper; cook and stir until mushrooms are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
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Stir crushed tomatoes, creme fraiche, carrots, red lentils, vegetable broth, and sambal oelek into the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
Add a little water in step 2 if sauce starts to stick.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 369 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 38g | Carbs |
| 13g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Calories 369 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Fat 22g |
28% |
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Saturated Fat 11g |
57% |
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Cholesterol 61mg |
20% |
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Sodium 1498mg |
65% |
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Total Carbohydrate 38g |
14% |
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Dietary Fiber 9g |
33% |
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Total Sugars 6g |
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Protein 13g |
26% |
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Vitamin C 24mg |
27% |
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Calcium 106mg |
8% |
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Iron 5mg |
26% |
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Potassium 1065mg |
23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.