Friday, April 5, 2013

Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese

Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese


Nutrition Data Per Serving, 289g: 229 cal, 29g carb, 10g fat, 415 mg sodium, 9g fiber, 10g protein, low Cholesterol, good source Folate, Potassium. Estimated glycemic load 10

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or chopped fine
  • 2 carrots, grated (secret ingredient)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 28 oz can, or 2 lb fresh tomato, chopped small or pureed in a blender (800 g) (I used fresh tomatoes and added a can of tomato paste.)
  • 2 oz sundried tomato, chopped roughly or added to the blender mix (50g)
  • 2 Tbsp of oil from the sundried tomato
  • 1/4 lb, or 1 cup mushrooms, chopped or sliced or diced (125 g) (We didn't use the mushrooms.)
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaf, roughly chopped (20 g)
  • 2 cups cooked lentils (400g)

Directions:

  1. Cook the garlic, salt, onion and carrot in the olive oil until they are very soft.
  2. Add all the other ingredients and simmer with the lid off for at least 25 minutes until you are happy with the consistency.
  3. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve on spaghetti or your favorite pasta shape after removing the bay leaf.




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