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Prep time
15 minutes
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Cook time
40 minutes
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Serves
6
Author Notes
A vegetarian version of the classic bolognese with a lot of flavor. —kitchenonthe9th
Ingredients
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1 cup
brown lentils
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1
big onion
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1
big carrot
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1
green pepper
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3/4 cup
peas
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2
cloves garlic
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1 liter
crushed tomatoes
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1 tablespoon
tomato paste
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2 teaspoons
7-spice mix
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1/2 teaspoon
chilli paste or chilli powder, optional
Directions
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Place the lentils in a pot with hot salted water until they are covered by around 1cm and bring to a boil. Let simmer until the lentils are cooked through, around 30 mins.
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In a bit pot on medium heat, add the olive oil and the onion. After around 3 minutes, start adding the rest of the ingredients gradually starting with the carrots, peppers, peas and garlic.
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Once the vegetables are softened, add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the cooked lentils to the pot. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water until it’s runny (you can use any leftover water from the lentils).
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Bring to a boil and then simmer until the sauce is thickened, around 15 minutes. Add the 7-spice, chilli and salt and taste to adjust the seasoning.
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Serve with spaguetti or other pasta that you like.
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