Vegetarian Bolognese Recipe
Vegetarian beef, garlic, tomato & onion sauce served over veggie brown rice
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Ingredients
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Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
Veggie Brown Rice
Method
Preparing the Bolognese Sauce
- 1
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Vegetarian Beef
Add 1 cup of vegetarian ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
- 5
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Veggie Brown Rice
- 6
Rinse Rice
Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 7
Cook Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed brown rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Once both the sauce and rice are cooked, serve the vegetarian Bolognese sauce over a scoop of veggie brown rice. Enjoy!
