High Protein Lentil Bolognese (Vegan, Grain-free)

Name: High Protein Lentil Bolognese (Vegan, Grain-free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 47 min
Total time: 52 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium carrot (peeled, cut into pieces); 1 large stalk celery (cut into pieces); 1 medium-large onion (cut into chunks); 3 cloves garlic (peeled); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Italian dried herb blend; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 cup red lentils (rinsed); 2 cups 500 mL water; 1 28- ounce 794 g can tomato puree (not crushed tomatoes); 1/2 cup 125 mL dry white wine (see note for options); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup 75 mL nondairy milk; 16 ounces 454 g chickpea pasta (I used penne); Optional: chopped fresh parsley leaves (Vegan Parmesan Cheese)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:47min

Hearty, healthy, homestyle bolognese, made with lentils and grain-free (chickpea) pasta. It is vegan, easy, frugal, and very high in protein (almost 20 grams per serving).

Updated at: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:02:41 GMT