Red lentil Bolognese

Ingredients 

·      1 carrot 

·      1 celery stick 

·      1 onion

·      2 garlic gloves

·      3cm fresh garlic

·      20g olive oil or coconut oil

·      2 tbsp dried Italian herbs

·      50g tomato paste 

·      400g tin tomatoes

·      200g red lentils (soaked first if possible)

·      400g chicken or vegetable stock

Method 

Finely dice onion, garlic and ginger. Heat oil in a large pot w oil and sauté for 5mins.

Finely chop carrot, celery and add to the pot along with tomatoes, tomato paste, lentils and stock. 

Bring to the boil, the, simmer for around 35mins until lentils are cooked through.

Season with salt/pepper and fresh herbs.

Add to zucchini, carrots or noodles of choice