Indulge in a hearty Vegan Lentil and Bean Bolognese that’s rich in flavor and nutrients. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare!
6 hrs
Serves
4
Easy
Italian
Vegan
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 vegetable stock cube'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200 ml boiling water'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely diced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, finely diced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely diced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 garlic cloves, crushed'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp tomato purée'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp red miso paste'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '½ tsp white sugar'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g can chopped tomatoes'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g can green lentils, drained'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g can butter beans, drained'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200 ml red wine'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Grating of nutmeg (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Splash of olive oil (optional)'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}
- {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': '300g pasta, cooked to packet instructions'}
- {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Grated parmesan'}
Preparation
- Dissolve the vegetable stock cube in 200 ml of boiling water.
- Finely dice the onion, carrots, and celery.
- Crush the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- In a slow cooker, combine the dissolved stock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, tomato purée, miso paste, sugar, chopped tomatoes, lentils, butter beans, and red wine.
- Season with 1 tsp of salt and plenty of black pepper.
- Cover and cook on high for 6 hours until the mixture is rich and tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Plating & Serving
Serve the bolognese over cooked pasta, topped with grated parmesan and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Notes
For an alcohol-free version, substitute the red wine with dark vegetable or mushroom stock to maintain the umami flavour.
Suggested Sides
garlic bread
green salad
Recipe Details
Allergens
Gluten
Equipment
Slow Cooker
Category
Dinner
Meal Type
Dinner
Tags
vegan, Italian, slow-cook
