Vegan Ground Meat Substitute Made from Red Lentils and Walnuts
A protein-rich alternative to ground meat, perfect for Bolognese sauces, casseroles, and hearty dishes.
- 35 minutes
- 4 servings
- Side dish
- gluten-free
- vegan
- vegetarian
- high in protein
- high in fibre
- rich in omega-3
- plant-based
Ingredients
- 40 g Chopped walnuts
- 150 g Red lentils
- 400 g Chopped tomatoes
- 300 g Vegetable broth
- 100 g Onion (small)
- 15 g Garlic
- 80 g Carrots (diced)
- 300 g Tomato paste
- 1 piece Maple syrup
- 5 g Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, oregano, and thyme.
- Add the walnuts and sauté for about 3 minutes. Then stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the red lentils, chopped tomatoes, vegetable broth, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar and stir well.
- Let the sauce simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
- If too thick, add a bit more broth or water. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
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