[Recipe] Bean Bolognese

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Ingredients

• One onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, finely chopped (I use a food processor since my wife doesn't like the texture)
• 8 oz tempeh, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/3 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1.5 cups (1 can) cooked lentils
• 28 oz (1 large can) crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Instructions

1. heat a saute pan or skillet over medium heat
2. water-saute onion for 4 minutes, until soft & translucent
3. add the garlic and saute for 1 minute
4. add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes
5. add tempeh and seasonings (fennel, red pepper flakes, and oregano); cook for 5 minutes
6. add lentils, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and nutritional yeast. simmer for 10-15 minutes until flavors are well-melded
7. Serve over your choice of pasta (I prefer whole-wheat spaghetti, but you can use zoodles or bean pasta too)

Why Coach Harry Likes It

"Beans, beans the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot. Beans, beans they’re good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you fart; the more you fart, the better you feel, so let’s eat beans at every meal."

This recipe has tempeh and lentils for a double dose of legumes. We’re on a gains missile with next stop masculinity, and beans are our rocket fuel.