Lentil Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• or to taste
• 1 onion
• finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• crushed and finely chopped
• ½ red bell pepper
• thinly sliced
• 1 carrot
• cut into small cubes
• ½ cup thinly sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can green lentils
• drained
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg