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Hidden-veg beef & lentil bolognese

Hidden-veg beef & lentil bolognese

Half-beef half-lentil bolognese with grated carrot and courgette melted invisibly in.

Total time
75 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Protein / serving
35g

Ingredients

Servings 6

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Brown the beef in the oil; push aside.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion, carrot and courgette; cook 8 minutes to melt down.

  3. Step 3

    Garlic, puree and oregano in, then tomatoes, stock and lentils.

  4. Step 4

    Simmer 40 minutes, lid off, until thick.

  5. Step 5

    Toss with spaghetti; Parmesan over. Freezes 3 months.

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Nutrition per serving

Approximate values per serving
Calories560 kcal
Protein35g
Carbohydrates68g
– of which sugars12g
Fibre12g
Fat16g
– of which saturates5g
– of which omega-30.3g
Calcium160mg
Iron5.6mg
Salt0.7g
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