Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion Medium or large; finely diced
- 1 Celery Stalk Finely chopped
- 3 Carrots Large; peeled and chopped
- 7 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 can Tomato Paste 6 ounces
- 1 can Tomato Sauce 15 ounces
- 2 cans Italian Tomatoes 14.5-ounce cans; diced
- 2 Tablespoons Basil Dried, sweet
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- Salt To your taste
- Ground Black Pepper To your taste
- 2 cups Red Lentils Rinsed
- 2 cups Water
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add onion, celery, carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened- about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, stirring frequently for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, stir for one minute.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, basil, oregano, and baking soda. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
- Stir in lentils and water. Simmer, stirring regularly, until lentils have softened- about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve by itself or over pasta.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Bolognese
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
275
mg
12
%
Potassium
640
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
3196
IU
64
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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