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15-Minute Vegan Lentil Bolognese

Vegetarian Vegan Dinner Lunch

Quick, delicious and economical. Need we say more?

15 mins
7 ingredients
$2 / person
15-Minute Vegan Lentil Bolognese

Credit: Woolworths

Gear

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 2 x 400g cans of diced tomato
  • 5 button mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2x 420g cans no added salt lentils, drain of liquid and rinse under running water
  • 200g wholegrain shelf-stable noodles
  • 1 cup kale, spinach or beetroot leaves, finely sliced

It’s this easy

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add carrot and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

  • Add tomato to a blender and blend until smooth or if you no blender then you could squash them with a fork.

  • Add lentils and mushrooms, simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Put the noodles in a bowl and pour over boiling water, sit for 2 minutes and then drain.

  • Place the noodles on a plate, top with leaves and lentils.


Tweaks

  • Add chopped garlic and dried oregano for extra flavour. Add some sweet potato spaghetti noodles to the whole-grain noodles.

Allergies

Contains: Gluten, FODMAPs.

Why is this good?

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Tomatoes are a rich source of the carotenoid Lycopene. Research has shown that diets rich in lycopene is associated with reduced risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and cancers of the digestive tract.

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Tomatoes are considered beneficial to Healthier Skin and the high lycopene and beta-carotene content may protect against sunburn.

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Spinach can help to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also a good source of iron which is important during pregnancy.

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Green leafy Veg such as spinach are great sources of phytonutrients such as lutein, vitamin C and beta barotene which can improve skin health health and appearance.

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More Energy

Spinach is a good source of iron which important to prevent fatigue and reduced work performance.

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Boost Immunity

Consumption of iron-containing foods such as spinach can help to prevent anaemia and reduce susceptibility to infections.

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Carrots are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin K, potassium beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene) which help in protecting against cancer and Heart disease.

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Carrots are great sources of phytonutrients such as Beta Carotene which can improve healthier skin and overall appearance.

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Mushrooms are high in phytonutrients (especially Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Glutathione, ergothioneine and Selenium) which help in reducing inflammation and preventing heart disease and certain cancers.

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Healthy Gut

As a good source of fibre, mushrooms help to keep you regular.

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Mushrooms are a good source of niacin, which is associated with lower skin cancer risk.

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