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Recipe: Tomato Sauce with Lentils

Published on January 28, 2013 by Helen Best-Shaw 5 Comments
Last Updated on April 27, 2019

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Lentil and Tomato Sauce

Like life, blogging is a journey and you change and develop along the way.  I realised the other day that my About Me page had not been updated for about 4 years, and that Fuss Free Flavours will be 6 this week!  My first post was for lemon chickpeas, cooked in a spicy tomato sauce with some added spinach. Affordable, healthy, unpretentious, delicious food that anyone can make.

Despite needing a refresh, the About Me page is still pretty accurate.  Generally fuss free, non cheffy food that is largely plant-based.  Affordable and good for both you and the planet.  It is, I think a good description? Perhaps I have not changed so much after all.

This is a very simple tomato sauce, with a handful of lentils thrown in to add protein and dietary fibre to the dish.  I use this on pasta and as a pizza topping; the extra protein in the sauce means you can add fewer toppings and still feel full.  Blitzed to silky smoothness in a blender the lentils are disguised making this perfect to give to fussy children. The balsamic vinegar adds a touch of sweetness and colour.  If you do not have a jug blender you can blitz this in a food processor or with a stick blender.

You may want to also try my beans in a tomato sauce recipe.

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Tomato Sauce with Lentils

An easy adaptable tomato sauce with added protein from red lentils.  Vegan and naturally gluten free
Servings: 6
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (400g) tomatoes
  • 100 g red lentils
  • 2 tbs sun dried tomato halves
  • Dash balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a medium frying pan, saute the onions and garlic until soft and starting to turn golden. Add the tomatoes, lentils and half a cup of water. Turn down the heat, cover and leave to simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
  • Check every 5 minutes or so, adding more water so the mixture remains runny.
  • Transfer to a blender – I use my Vitamix, add the sun dried tomatoes and some of the oil from the jar, and blitz to a silky smooth paste, add a drizzle of water if needed to thin – you want a spreadable, but not runny consistency.
  • Season to taste with the balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Sauce with Lentils
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Sodium 94mg4%
Potassium 438mg13%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 9.2mg11%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2.3mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: high protein tomoato sauce, Tomato lentil sauce, tomato sauce
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  1. Carmela

    Great recipe Helen. X

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  2. Homemade by Fleur

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe for all my children including my son who as you know is on a very restricted duet due to allergies. I’m going to try it this week. And congrats on 6 years of blogging. What an amazing achievement. Xxx

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  3. Andrea Mynard

    5 stars
    I already sneak extra vegetables into tomato sauce for my daughter but adding lentils is a brilliant idea. Will definitely be trying it.

    Reply
  4. Meaghan

    5 stars
    I made this tonight with spinach and it was deeeelicious! I also added a splash of white wine and some herbs. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Helen

      So glad you enjoyed it! And so frugal too!

      Reply

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