A pot of lentil bolognese is a lovely way to use the vegetables you have on hand. This version from the clinic archive combines lentils, tomato, herbs and a spoonful of miso. Serve it with your favourite pasta and a simple salad.
Ingredients
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- About 350 mL passata, adding more if needed
- 2–3 tablespoons Italian herb mix, or to taste
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- ½ head broccoli, finely chopped
- ½ capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 bunch rainbow chard, chopped
- ¼ eggplant, finely chopped
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
- A pinch of salt, optional
- Pasta of your choice
- 1–2 tablespoons miso paste, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, salad greens and parsley, to serve
Method
- Add a shallow layer of water to a saucepan. Add the onion, cover and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cooked lentils, passata, herbs and chopped vegetables. Simmer gently, stirring and adding water as needed, until the vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- Take the sauce off the heat and stir in the miso. Taste before adding salt.
- Serve with pasta, a little olive oil, salad greens and fresh parsley.
Use a smaller mix of vegetables if that is what you have available, adjusting the sauce as you go. Check the miso and pasta ingredients if you have dietary requirements; miso commonly contains soy and some varieties contain gluten.
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate. Reheat until hot throughout. Healthdirect — Food safety.
More everyday food ideas
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Discuss suitability at a consultation.
Sources
Read 8 October 2026. Clinical sources support the adjacent general information; clinic links verify the advertised appointment menu.
- Healthdirect — Food safety — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-08.
- Melbourne Wellness — Services — current clinic facts; accessed 2026-10-08.
