20-Minute Vegan Red Lentil Bolognese
This Longevity-Supporting Vegan Pasta Dish Is Blue Zone Approved
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, minced
- ½ cup dry red lentils (rinsed)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups pasta sauce of choice
- Top with vegan Parmesan
Method
- In a pot over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, and olive oil. Cook until softened, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add the oregano, nutritional yeast, and salt, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cremini mushrooms and diced tomatoes and allow to cook down for approximately 2 more minutes. Add the red lentils, broth, and tomato sauce at this point.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and then simmer over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.
By: Eliza Sullivan for mbg nutrition & health writer
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/vegan-red-lentil-bolognese-recipe