Vegan Bolognese

Name: Vegan Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 onion (peeled and cut into 8); 8 oz mushrooms (225g; washed, trimmed and cut into 4; note 1); 1 cup walnut pieces (note 2); 2 carrots (peeled and cut into chunks); 2 ribs celery (cut into chunks); 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup white wine (note 3); 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 bay leaf; 2/3 cup red lentils; 2 cups water (or vegetable stock); 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

This vegan bolognese is hearty, rich, and packed with plant-based protein. Made with red lentils, mushrooms, walnuts, and a ton of vegetables! Not only is it approved by picky meat-eaters and kids, but it's also perfect for stocking the freezer!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:14:25 GMT