Vegan Bolognese

Serving Size: 10

Healthy plant based version of the Italian Classic. Can serve over Zoodles or shredded spaghetti squash

Recipe by: Syd Bailey

Cook Times

Active Prep15

Hands-On Cook10

Hands-Off Cook15

Passive0

Total Time40

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Baking sheet, Can Opener, Cutting board, Food Processor, Food Scale, Grater, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Saute pan, Sharp Knives, Stock pot or >5 Qt pot

Ingredients

1 pound extra firm tofu
1 cup walnuts
1 pound cremini mushroom
15 ounce canned lentils drained
1 onion large, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano finely chopped
½ cup tomato paste
28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Mash the tofu with a fork and add to a mixing bowl.
Place the walnuts into the food processor and process until finely chopped and then add to the mixing bowl with the tofu. Next do the same with the crimini mushrooms and add to bowl . Add in the drained lentils. Stir to mix until well combined
Heat oil in large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft and translucent. Add in herbs and stir to combine
Add in your chopped vegetable/tofu mix and saute for a couple of minutes letting the bolognese cook off some of the water, so it’s not too wet. Salt and pepper at this point.
Add tomato paste and saute until starting to brown on the bottom. Add can of crushed tomatoes and cook over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Serve over shredded spaghetti squash or Zoodles. Sprinkle with vegan Parmesan cheese if desired

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