Lentil Bolognese | Low-FODMAP
Low-FODMAP Lentil Bolognese
Ingredients
- 2 tsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 can brown lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 1.5 tsp oregano, dried
- 1.5 tsp basil, dried
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes/passata, canned
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1 box gluten-free pasta (e.g. brown rice or quinoa)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Add carrots, zucchini, and chopped peppers. Cook 5 minutes.2 tsp garlic-infused oil, 2 carrots, shredded, 2 cups zucchini, shredded, 1 red pepper, chopped
- Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and crushed tomatoes. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 15 minutes or until veggies are soft.1 red pepper, chopped, 1.5 tsp oregano, dried, 1.5 tsp basil, dried, 1/4 tsp salt, 28 oz crushed tomatoes/passata, canned
- While sauce is simmering, cook pasta according to package directions.1 box gluten-free pasta
Is Zucchini Low-FODMAP?
Zucchini (aka courgette) is low-FODMAP in portions of 1/3 cup. Which is exactly why we use 2 cups in this recipe and split it 6 ways. Get it?
Why low-FODMAP lentil Bolognese? It is about to rain zucchini! You know the time of year, when everyone and their dog is trying to giveaway toddler-sized zucchini squash to friends, family, and random strangers walking down the street? Well guess who’s ready this year!? You are, armed with this delicious recipe!
Better yet, while you are shredding the zucchini for this recipe, keep on going and freeze the leftovers in containers or freezer bags at 2-cup portions for the winter months! This is some serious comfort food that will leave you feeling GOOD! Better yet, the lentils provide plant-powered protein, a super cheap and convenient alternative to ground meats. Let me know how it goes!
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