Lentil Bolognese

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Lentil Bolognese

 

it's described as - a protein-packed sauce to serve with pasta, as a

crepe stuffing, or over steam vegetables...

 

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 carrots, coarsely grated

3 tbsp olive oil

2/3 cup red lentils

1 X 14 oz can chopped tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp fresh marjoram, chopped, or

......1 tsp dried marjoram

 

In a large saucepan, gently fry the onion, garlic, carrots, and

celery in the oil for about 5 minutes, until they are soft.

 

Add the lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, marjoram, and

seasoning.

 

Bring the mixture to a boil then partially cover with a lid and

simmer for 20 minutes until thick and soft. Use the bolognese sauce

as required.

 

SERVES 6

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i made 1/2 the recipe and it came out great! yum, yum...i serve it

over rotelli pasta...

 

next time i will try it will steamed cabbage...which will probably be

again this weekend... ;-)