Hearty Lentil Bolognese

INGREDIENTS

medium yellow onion, diced

3 cloves

garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup

carrot, diced

1/2 cup

celery, diced

1 cup

crimini or white mushrooms, chopped or sliced

1/2 cup

red or white wine, optional

3 cups

tomatoes, diced, fresh or canned

1 can

tomato paste, 6 oz

2 cups

water

1 tbsp

oregano

1 tsp

thyme

3/4 cup

green or brown lentils

1/2 cup

chopped walnuts

1 tbsp

sweetener of choice (agave, sugar, chopped date)

1 tsp

salt

black pepper

1/2 cup

fresh parsley, chopped, optional

1/2 cup

fresh basil, chopped, optional

1/4 cup

nutritional yeast, optional