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Lentil bolognese
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Lentil bolognese

14 ingredients 5 steps 8 food_guide_canada
Lentil bolognese
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

354
Calories
14g
Protein
15g
Fat
47g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 125 mL (½ cup) small diced celery
  • 125 mL (½ cup) shredded carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) tomato paste
  • 750 mL (3 cups) lower sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 can (796 mL/28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) dried basil
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) dried oregano
  • 375 mL (1 ½ cups) kale or spinach, chopped
  • 1 can (540 mL/19 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 2 mL (½ tsp) salt
  • 1 ml (¼ tsp) black pepper

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.

2

Stir in carrot and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

3

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

4

Mix in broth, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, kale, and lentils. Stir in salt and pepper.

5

Simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

By Health Canada · Recipe sourced from food_guide_canada

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