Mushroom Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
• 1 227 grams package white or brown mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can cooked brown lentils, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• Salt
• Pepper