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Sunflower seed Bolognese

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Do you know anyone who doesn't like spaghetti bolognese? There's nothing like a cozy evening with a delicious bolo. This vegan version with sunflower seeds not only offers a delicious texture, but is also a great plant-based alternative. You absolutely have to try it out!
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Equipment

  • 1 Cooking pot
  • 1 Pan

Ingredients

These Ingredients make:

4 Portions
  • 500 g Spaghetti

Bolognese

  • 1 Onion
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1/4 Celeriac
  • 10 Mushrooms
  • 150 g Sunflower seeds
  • 500 g chopped tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 each Tbsp Basil, oregano, paprika spice
  • Salt, pepper

Toppings

  • Fresh basil
  • Parmesan cheese vegan

Instructions
 

Cooking spaghetti

  1. Bring the water to the boil in a pan.
  2. Add salt and cook the spaghetti al dente according to the instructions on the packet.
  3. Drain and set aside.

Prepare and sauté the vegetables

  1. Finely dice the onion, garlic, celery and carrot.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Sauté the onions, garlic, celery and carrot in a pan with a little oil until soft.
  4. Add the sunflower seeds and cherry tomatoes and fry until golden brown.

Add sauce

  1. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, basil, oregano and paprika seasoning.
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Simmer the mixture until the sauce has thickened.

Serve and enjoy

  1. Pour the sunflower seed Bolognese over the cooked spaghetti.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil and vegan parmesan. Enjoy your meal!

Notes

Tip: Refine the Bolognese with a dash of red wine
  • Add a generous dash of red wine to the bolognese after the onions, garlic, celery and carrot have been sautéed until soft.
  • Allow the red wine to reduce briefly to concentrate the flavors and give the dish a rich depth.
  • The red wine helps to add a complex flavor note and can make the Bolognese even more delicious.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sunflower seed Bolognese
Amount per Serving
Calories
753
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
247
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
1137
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
116
g
39
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
2717
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
129
mg
13
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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