Tomato Sauce with Black Lentils (Bolognese-style)

4-5 servings

 

Ingredients: -2 cans Kirkland Organic Diced Tomatoes -2 cups water or broth -1 cup black lentils, dry, rinsed, 1 TB dried Basil 1 TB dried Thyme 2 tsp dried onion powder 2 tsp dried garlic powder salt/pepper to taste (optional) 1 TB olive oil some finely-diced raw carrots 1 TB tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor) Directions : Add olive oil tomatoes, water or broth, lentils, herbs, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Lower to a gentle simmer, with the lid slightly ajar to vent the bubbling sauce. Stir every 10 minutes. If it gets too thick before the lentils are tender, add a little more water. When the lentils are soft, taste and add salt & pepper, if desired. For a smoother sauce, mash a small portion of the lentils with the back of a spoon. This sauce is high in protein and fiber. Try this over pasta (gluten free). Make a double batch and freeze one. A great sauce over pasta, roasted vegetables or baked sweet potato.