Kidney-Friendly Red Lentil Bolognese

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 35 min 4
Kidney-Friendly Red Lentil Bolognese
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
3 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
2 medium Carrots (diced)
2 medium stalk(s) Celery (diced)
1/2 cup Red lentils, raw (dried)
1 can(s) (14oz) Diced tomatoes, low sodium, canned
1 tbsp Basil, dried
2 tbsp Tomato paste, low-sodium
1 3/4 cup Vegetable stock/broth, low sodium
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
240 gm Spaghetti, dry (about half a package)

Instructions


  1. Add the olive oil to a large pan on low heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and heat gently. Stir regularly for approximately 10 minutes, until tender.
  2. Add the dried lentils, diced tomatoes, dried basil, tomato paste, vegetable stock, and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and let simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan, filled with plenty of water, to a boil and add the spaghetti noodles. Cook as per the package instructions.
  4. Once the pasta has cooked, drain, and serve with the Red Lentil Bolognese.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 385
Calories from fat 57
Calories from saturated fat 5.9
Total Fat 6.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.7 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.4 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 67 mg
Potassium 821 mg
Total Carbohydrate 74 g
Dietary Fiber 9.0 g
Sugars 6.0 g
Protein 12.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 2.3
Meat Alternative 0.5
Vegetables 2.8

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Main




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