Lentil Bolognese
Move aside meat sauce! This lentil Bolognese is taking center stage. Loaded with protein, this easy dish makes a completely nutritious and filling meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 15oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 15oz tomato sauce
- 3 oz diced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 15oz can of lentils black or brown
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients. Dice the onion, garlic and mushrooms. Drain and thoroughly rinse the canned lentils.
- Add the onion, garlic and olive oil to a skillet. Sauté for about three minutes until softened.
- Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté another 2 minutes.
- Add all the rest of the ingredients and bring the sauce to a boil. When bubbling, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer about 15 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has thickened. Stir frequently.