High-Protein Vegan Lentil Bolognese

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Protein: ~32g per serving

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cooked green or brown lentils
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Cooked whole-wheat or lentil pasta (to serve)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion and carrots for 5–6 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices.
5. Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Season to taste and serve over pasta.

Meal Prep Tips

• Keeps 4–5 days refrigerated
• Freezes very well
• High-protein lentil or chickpea pasta boosts protein further