Meal Matcher Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese
A hearty, plant-based twist on classic Bolognese with the rich, nutty flavour of walnuts and the wholesome texture of lentils. This vegan Bolognese is perfect for a comforting dinner, packed with nutrients and flavour.
- Total time
- 45min
- 15 prep, 30 cook
- Per serving
- 757kcal
- 23 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £2.22
- average cost
- Dairy Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian
Nutrition per serving
This Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese recipe contains 757 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 23g of protein, 80g of carbohydrates, and 36g of fat, making it a good source of protein.
757kcal
Protein23g13% of calories
Carbs80g43% of calories
Fat36g44% of calories
- Fibre
- 9.7g
- Sugar
- 18.1g
- Saturated fat
- 4.7g
- Salt
- 1.4g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 9 done- Begin by rinsing the red lentils under cold water and set them aside. Roughly chop the walnuts and set them aside for later use.
- Finely dice the onion, peel and grate the carrot, and finely chop the celery. Mince the garlic clove.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils to the pan, followed by the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, and chopped walnuts.
- Pour in the water and stir everything together. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring a seperate pan to the boil, with a pinch of salt and add you pasta. Cook to the instructions on the packet.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot with your choice of pasta or topping of choice.
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Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese: questions
- How long does it take to make Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese?
- This recipe takes 45 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- Is Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese suitable for meal prep?
- Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 23g of protein per serving, it's suitable for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese?
- The key ingredients are Walnuts, Olive Oil, Onion. This recipe is part of our Italian cuisine collection.
- Is Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese healthy?
- This recipe contains 757 calories per serving with 23g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
- What diets is Vegan Walnut Lentil Bolognese suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 23g of protein per serving.
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