Lentil Bolognese 2.0

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

35 minutes

SERVING SIZE

4 people

Lentil Bolognese 2.0

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

1 pound baby bella mushrooms, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided

3 cups vegetable stock

1 cup marinara sauce

3 tablespoons hemp hearts

3/4 teaspoon Pure Italian Spice Blend

Featuring: Pure Italian

With this blend, you're not only seasoning — you're upgrading your meals with an earthy aromatic flavor and a dose of antioxidants. Let it go to work on your roasted vegetables, marinara sauces, roasted potatoes, legumes, and poultry.

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Lentil-tastic! This red lentil bolognese recipe will be a tasty way to nourish your body. It’s not only rich, robust and delicious but also filled with nourishing ingredients. These little filling lentils provide fiber, protein and a whole host of essential vitamins to keep your body in tip-top shape.

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion to the pot and sauté 3 minutes, just until the onion begins to sweat. Add mushrooms and garlic and sauté 2 additional minutes. 
  3. Stir in lentils, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar. Stir just to help break up the tomato paste before stirring in the vegetable stock, marinara sauce,  hemp hearts, and Italian seasoning. 
  4. Bring up to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender
  5. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and let simmer an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve over 1 cup of cooked broccoli or zucchini noodles per serving.

Nutritional Highlights

  • Rosemary contains carnosic, rosmarinic, and ursolic acids that work together on a cellular level to magnify their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Sage and marjoram also contain some of these compounds — you’re getting a triple dose of good!
  • Basil is a rich source of antioxidants — and the organic varieties have been shown to have greater concentrations of antioxidants compared to conventional ones.
  • Thyme is rich in thymol, a compound with potential anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. 
  • Basil, rosemary, and thyme all have potential to improve heart health.
  • Oregano, basil, and thyme have synergistic antimicrobial effects. 
  • Oregano may soothe digestive cramps and boost gut health. 
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