Hearty Lentil Ragù
Hearty Lentil Ragù layers tender green lentils with tomatoes, mushrooms, and classic Italian herbs for a rich, slow-simmered depth. The sauce tastes robust and comforting with hints of red wine, garlic, and a warm touch of nutmeg—perfect for ladling over pasta or polenta. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal that satisfies vegans and omnivores alike.
- Prep20 hrs
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Lentil Ragù, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in bell pepper and carrot, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add mushrooms, then cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Pour in wine and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 8
Stir in lentils, paprika, basil, oregano, mixed herbs, and nutmeg, and cook until the lentils are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 261.22 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 15.09 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 45.32 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.16 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 409.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 7.8 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 8.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 132.2 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 5.12 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 737.5 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 150.72 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 50.24 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hearty Lentil Ragù is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 31 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 261.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Lentil Ragù made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Lentil Ragù?
- About 31 hrs in total: 20 hrs to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 261.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Lentil Ragù easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Hearty Lentil Ragù healthy?
- Hearty Lentil Ragù has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 261.22 calories and 15.09 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 409.18 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.06 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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