Lentil Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles
Lentils in a lovely tomato based sauce served on a bed of zucchini noodles.
Benefits
Rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps lower the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Source of folate, manganese, and potassium which play a big role in DNA synthesis and repair as well as bone health.
Ingredients

Instructions
Step 1/4
Prepare Lentils and Zucchini
- 75g Lentils
- 1 Zuchini
Cook the lentils according to package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside. Meanwhile, spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
Step 2/4
Cook Aromatics and Tomato Sauce
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 Small Onion
- 2 Garlic Clove
- 100g Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/4 tsp Dried Oregano
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add canned diced tomatoes with their juices, dried basil, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 3/4
Combine Lentils and Season
Add the cooked lentils to the tomato sauce in the skillet. Mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Step 4/4
Sauté Zucchini Noodles and Serve
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 15g Grated Parmesan
- 5g Fresh Parsley
In a separate non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and lightly sauté the zucchini noodles for 2-3 minutes, until just tender but still crisp. Divide the noodles between serving plates, top with the lentil Bolognese mixture, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve hot.

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