Dishing Up Nutrition June 2022 | Lentil Walnut Bolognese with Spaghetti

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar crunch.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add lentils, chopped walnuts, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste; mix well.

Pour in vegetable broth and season with oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste and remove from heat.

Serve lentil bolognese over spaghetti.

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