Hearty delicious vegan Bolognese

I present to you a hearty, delicious vegan Bolognese, flavorful, rich in ingredients, and a comfort meal to serve as a vegan option.

Are you in for Italian food? Do you crave delicious Italian dishes that are well-balanced, healthy, and delicious? Inspired by the Italian Bolognese sauce, I present to you a hearty, delicious vegan Bolognese that you will surely love. It is flavorful, rich in ingredients, and serves as a comfort food to serve as a vegan option for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Making this recipe is simple. You need to follow a few steps to put up this delicious meal. Loaded with vegetables and lentils, this recipe can last and sit in your fridge for several days and save you the daily hassle of cooking.

Furthermore, if you are looking for a replacement for the protein intake in meat, then lentil is the answer. Lentils are rich in healthy nutrients, loaded with proteins and heavy in texture. Therefore, this lentil Bolognese is the perfect meal to put together when you crave a healthy, delicious Italian meal.

So, what is Bolognese?

The Bolognese sauce is a delicious Italian meat-based red sauce. It is mainly made with ground beef and strained or diced tomatoes combined with diced carrots and celery. Hence, another version of beef Bolognese is vegan Bolognese, which is lentil-based, in other words, lentil Bolognese.

What are the ingredients of this vegan Bolognese?

• Olive oil⁠: the best oil for every Italian dish
• Onion⁠ and garlic: the two ingredients that enrich the flavors of all dishes
• Vegetables: carrot⁠ and celery⁠
• Dried herbs: such as oregano
• Vegetable stock and water: to boil the sauce while enhancing the flavors
• Tomato sauce⁠ and tomato paste: tomato is the essence of the Bolognese sauce⁠
• Salt and pepper

What will you love about this vegan Bolognese?

• Easy to make:this recipe of vegan Bolognese can be put together quickly. Chop the vegetables, bring the sauce to a boil, and you’re done.
• Vegan: Lentil-based; this recipe is meat-free.
• Full of flavors: the onions, garlic, lentil, and vegetables blend to give you a delicious, flavorful meal.
• Full of nutrients: all ingredients, especially lentils, are full of vitamins and rich in nutrients.
• Easy to store: just put the sauce in a sealed container and transfer it to the freezer. It lasts for up to 3 months.

How to make it step by step?

Here is what you need to do in order to make this delicious vegan Bolognese, :

• In a hot skillet with olive oil, fry the chopped onion and minced garlic.
• Next, add the diced carrots and celery
• Add the oregano, salt, and pepper
• Then, pour the lentils, vegetable broth, and tomato sauce and stir
• Finally, add then the tomato paste and continue to boil the sauce.
• Feel free to blend the ingredients for a smooth texture.

Here are some FAQs:

What to serve this recipe with:

You can serve this vegan Bolognese with spaghetti or other preferred pasta. You can do it as well with egg noodles.

How to store this sauce?

This vegan Bolognese sauce sits perfectly in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. If you want to freeze it, you can store it in a sealed container and freeze it for up to three months. Then, thaw it overnight in the fridge, and the sauce will be ready to be served again.

What lentils are the best for this sauce?

Green lentils are the best for this recipe as they retain their texture while they are cooked, unlike red lentils.

Looking for more Italian recipes? Check out the below options:

• Authentic pesto sauce
• Cream-free pasta carbonara
• Authentic Caprese salad
• Authentic Garlic Focaccia

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