Lentil Bolagnese(vegan)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed (or minced)
• 2 carrots, grated (or finely chopped)
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup red lentil
• 2 large tomatoes, diced (or 1 can-15 oz. diced tomatoes)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (i sometimes sub ketchup)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 3 tablespoons finely diced black olives
• salt
• pepper
• fresh parsley, finely minced (or use basil!)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, saute the onion, garlic, carrots and celery in the oil for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
• 2 add lentils, tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, oregano and olives. bring mixture to a boil over medium low heat, partially cover with the lid and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until soft and thick(check halfway through cooking time to make sure water hasn't evaporated, add a little more water if necessary).
• 3 add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley or basil(or both!).
• 4 serve over pasta if desired. enjoy!