Vegan Bolognese Recipe: A Hearty and Plant-Based Twist on a Classic Dish – Ethical Nutrition

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 medium courgette, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 225g of mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 can (400g) of crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 225g of vegan ground meat substitute (e.g., textured soy protein, lentils, or tempeh)
• 120ml cup of vegetable broth or water
• 35g of fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)