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lentil bolognese with carrots served in a spaghetti squash

vegan bolognese sauce recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings
this vegan bolognese sauce recipe is a high protein, vegan dinner that is delicious. a tasty recipe that is easy to make when you are in a time crunch.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeds scooped out
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 28oz can hunt's crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced or chopped
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp basil
  • pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking

Instructions
 

  • preheat your oven to 400 degrees F
  • line and grease a baking sheet with foil. place the spaghetti squash face down on the tray and put into the oven.
  • after 20 minutes turn the tray 180 degress for even cooking/caramelization. bake for an additional 20 minutes and while that's cooking we will start the bolognese sauce
  •  pour olive oil into a large saucepan, add in the garlic and simmer on low until the garlic has some caramelization
  • add the diced onion and carrots, into the saucepan
  •  simmer over medium heat until softened (about 10 minutes)
  • add in the crushed tomatoes, green lentils and all the spices
  •  mix until combined and let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • once the lentils are cooked, grab a bowl and fill up that spaghetti squash with the bolognese sauce
  • enjoy!
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: dinner, lunch
Keywords: bolognese sauce, easy dinner recipe, easy healthy dinner, easy lunch recipe, healthy dinner, healthy lunch, vegan bolognese, vegan bolognese sauce