Nourishing Plant Based Lentil & Mushroom Bolognese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 x medium white onion, finely chopped
• 190g x red lentils (tinned or pre-soaked)
• 590g x mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 x medium leek, finely chopped
• 2 x sticks celery, finely chopped
• 4 x garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 tbsp. tomato puree
• 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 960ml x vegetable stock
• 4 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes
• 2 x cinnamon sticks
• 2 x bay leaves
• 6 x thyme sprigs
• salt & pepper to season