The Therapist Simple Recipes - Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients:

• 250g brown lentils
• 50g olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 200ml tomato pulp
• 60g sliced mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon oregano

 Preparation:

1. Start by soaking the lentils for 6 hours
2. Cook the lentils for 10 to 15 minutes in salted water
3. In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in olive oil with the bay leaves until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the tomato pulp and let it cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the mushrooms and let them cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add the lentils and seasonings and stir to combine.
7. Serve with pasta and oregano.