Lentil Walnut Bolognese

walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Ground flaxseed is lower in calories and adds fiber.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes are often less expensive and can be used directly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Add 1 cup of brown lentils to a pot.

Pour in 4 cups of water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot.

Add 2 stalks of chopped celery, 1 finely chopped onion, 4 cloves of chopped garlic, and 1 shredded carrot to the pot.

Add 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts and mix the ingredients well.

Add 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes and 3 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/3 cup of red wine, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper.

Cover and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes until thick and the vegetables are tender.

Serve the Bolognese with cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh chopped basil.

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