Five-A-Day Lentil Bolognese

A delicious batch cook meal that makes getting more vegetables in your diet super simple. This is a hearty meal with plenty of leftovers, it's high in...A delicious batch cook meal that makes getting more vegetables in your diet super simple. This is a hearty meal with plenty of leftovers, it's high in fibre and has a rich diversity of gut supporting ingredients including lentils and celery. Read more A delicious batch cook meal that makes getting more vegetables in your diet super simple. This is a hearty meal with plenty of leftovers, it's high in fibre and has a rich diversity of gut supporting ingredients including lentils and celery. A delicious batch cook meal that makes getting more vegetables in your diet super simple. This is a hearty meal with plenty of leftovers, it's high in fibre and has a rich diversity of gut supporting ingredients including lentils and celery.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

32g
Protein
624kcal
Calories
11g
Total Fat
105g
Carbs
23g
Sugars
22g
Fibre
211mg
Calcium
16%
 
14mg
Iron
78%
 
206mg
Magnesium
49%
 
2008mg
Potassium
43%
 
1161mg
Sodium
50%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.2mg
Vitamin E
28%
 
173mcg
Vitamin B9
43%
 
1632mcg
Vitamin A
181%
 
30mg
Vitamin C
33%
 
5.5mg
Zinc
50%
 
46mcg
Vitamin K
38%
 
1.5mg
Copper
167%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B2
54%
 
8.1mg
Vitamin B3
51%
 
1.4mg
Vitamin B6
82%
 
593mg
Phosphorus
47%
 
Protein: 32g; Calories: 624kcal; Total Fat: 11g; Carbs: 105g; Sugars: 23g; Fibre: 22g; Calcium: 211mg (16%); Iron: 14mg (78%); Magnesium: 206mg (49%); Potassium: 2008mg (43%); Sodium: 1161mg (50%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.2mg (28%); Vitamin B9: 173mcg (43%); Vitamin A: 1632mcg (181%); Vitamin C: 30mg (33%); Zinc: 5.5mg (50%); Vitamin K: 46mcg (38%); Copper: 1.5mg (167%); Vitamin B2: 0.7mg (54%); Vitamin B3: 8.1mg (51%); Vitamin B6: 1.4mg (82%); Phosphorus: 593mg (47%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
celery
diced
carrot
diced
white onion
diced
garlic cloves
grated
bay leaf
nutmeg (ground)
brown lentils (dried)
rinsed
passata
vegetable stock
tamari
wholegrain spaghetti
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large lidded casserole dish or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrot, stir to coat and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are starting to soften.

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