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Vegetarian lentil bolognese with spaghetti in a bowl.

Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese

This easy slow cooker lentil bolognese is a hearty, warming vegan meal that cooks itself! It's the perfect vegetarian comfort food.
4.25 from 4 votes
Allergens: 🥜 Nuts

(if you suffer from allergies, please double check all ingredients before eating)

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Becca Heyes
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🖨 Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 red onion
  • 150 g mushrooms (~ 5 medium mushrooms)
  • 65 g (~ 2/3 cup) walnuts
  • 300 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) dried green lentils
  • 500 g (~ 2 cups) passata (or tomato pasta sauce)
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 500 ml (~ 2 cups) vegetable stock

Instructions

  • Peel and grate the carrot. Finely chop the red onion, mushrooms and walnuts. Add all of these to the slow cooker.
    A slow cooker filled with chopped vegetables and walnuts.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (lentils through veggie stock). Mix well to combine.
    A slow cooker filled with uncooked ingredients for lentil bolognese, including lentils and mushrooms.
  • Cook on high for about 4 1/2 hours, or until cooked to your liking. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if needed.
    A slow cooker filled with lentil bolognese.
  • Serve with spaghetti, if desired.
    A portion of slow cooker lentil bolognese with spaghetti in a bowl.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Lentil Bolognese
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 84
% Daily Value*
Fat 9.3g14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 306mg13%
Potassium 847mg24%
Carbohydrates 49.5g17%
Fiber 21.5g86%
Sugar 4.6g5%
Protein 21.1g42%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.