Lentil Bolognese Sauce

Lentils are the protein alternative for vegetarians and vegans, and they are so versatile. In this recipe, they replace the meat in a Bolognese sauce – try it to believe it!

Lentil Bolognese Sauce (serve 2)

Ingredients:
1 tbs olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp mixed dried herbs
¼ tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
400g tin diced tomatoes
400g tin lentils, drained
Pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. 

2. Add the chopped onion, and fry until softened and lightly golden.

3. Add the minced garlic, herbs, sugar and salt. Stir together for 30 seconds.

4. Add the tinned tomatoes and drained lentils and stir until heated through.

5. Serve warm over pasta for a warming vegan meal!

Nutrition information per serve (without pasta): energy 800kJ, protein 8.7, total fat 7.6g, saturated fat 0.4g, carbohydrate 22.5g, sugars 7.6g, sodium 770mg

Jade Petitat is a Power Living certified yoga teacher, who combines traditional yogic philosophy with a modern-day approach to give participants a challenging, yet nurturing practice. When she is not on her mat, Jade works as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and is mum to a sweet little yogini.