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Beef & Lentil Bolognese

Lean beef mince stretched with lentils and fresh tomatoes. Budget-friendly and higher in fibre.

30 min total1 serving672.1 kcal / serving
high-proteinhigh-fibrebudgetfamily-friendlycomfort-food

672.1

Calories

43.1g

Protein

97.3g

Carbs

21.4g

Fibre

14g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 70g lean beef mince
  • a quarter of a tin of lentils, drained
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • half an onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 70g dry wholewheat spaghetti (180g cooked)
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil

Method

  1. 1Brown the mince with the onion and carrot in the oil for 6 minutes.
  2. 2Add the garlic, tomatoes and 100ml water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Stir in the lentils and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Cook the pasta, drain, and serve with the sauce.

Swaps and tips

  • Use all lentils for a vegetarian version, or turkey mince for lower fat.

Around £1.46 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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