Lentil Tomato Sauce with Zoodles - National Health Association

Ingredients

• 3 ounces smoked sun-dried tomatoes
• 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, unsalted
• 1 ounce garlic cloves (about 8 cloves)
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 cup white button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke, mesquite flavor
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained very well
• 2 tablespoons Italian herbs
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1½ tablespoons salt-free southwest seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chile powder, unsalted
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅓ cup quick steel-cut oats
• 5 cups water
• Tomato Sauce Base from above
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, reduced (4% acidity)
• 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast