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Lentil & Walnut Bolognese — plant-based vegan recipe

Dinner · Easy

Lentil & Walnut Bolognese

55 minTotal time
6Servings
490 kcalPer serving
EasyDifficulty

This bolognese is so hearty and satisfying you'll forget there's no meat. Toasted walnuts add incredible texture, while Puy lentils absorb all the gorgeous flavours of the slow-cooked tomato base.

Ingredients

Method

1

Toast walnuts in a dry pan; roughly chop and set aside.

2

Sauté onion, carrot, celery in olive oil until soft.

3

Add garlic, purée, sun-dried tomatoes; cook 2 mins.

4

Deglaze with wine; add tomatoes, lentils and herbs. Simmer 40 mins.

5

Stir in walnuts; serve over pasta with nutritional yeast.

💡 Tip: This recipe keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, store any sauces or dressings separately and combine just before serving.