3 Ingredient Marinara Lentils (Vegan)

One of the most leisurely meal preps to exist with just three ingredients and a healthy, fibrous, protein-packed plant-based meal..

Looking for a simple yet versatile plant-based recipe for your weekly meal prep? Look no further! This vegan Lentil Marinara recipe is a go-to option that requires just a few ingredients, offers flexibility in serving options, and guarantees a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer a quick and easy version or want to elevate it with additional veggies and spices, this recipe has got you covered!

Ingredients

Use a clear shot of the ingredients for this recipe, prepped, and labeled if necessary. Add a paragraph of content describing why these ingredients were chosen. Insert the ingredients into the list below, omitting quantities.

• Olive oil
• Red lentils, rinsed
• Jar (25 oz) of marinara sauce
• Water
• Salt or Vegan bouillon cubes

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

1. Heat the extra virgin olive oil
2. Add the rinsed lentils
3. Pour in the entire jar of marinara sauce and mix it
4. Add the water, salt or vegan bouillon cubes
5. Bring the lentils to a high simmer
6. Place the lid on the pot and let the lentils simmer for 20 minutes.

See recipe card for more detailed instructions

3 Ingredient Marinara Lentils (Vegan)

Karolina Longoria

One of the most leisurely meal preps to exist with just three ingredients and a healthy, fibrous, protein-packed plant-based meal.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course mains

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 4 people

Equipment

• 1 Stovetop

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup red lentils rinsed
• 1 25 oz jar of marinara sauce
• 25 oz filtered water
• 2 teaspoons salt or 2 vegan bouillon cubes‍

Instructions

 

• Add the extra virgin olive oil and the lentils to a pot with a tight fighting lid, breaking apart any clumps.
• Add the jar of marinara. Fill the empty jar with filtered water. Return lid to jar and give the water a good shake. Add water/sauce mixture to the pot along with the salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is combined.
• Over medium-high heat, bring the lentils to a high simmer, place the lid on the pot and turn the heat to low. Let lentils simmer on low for 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Remove lid and stir.
• I love to serve these lentils over a bed of couscous with sautéed veggies on top, over toast, in a burrito or taco, tossed in some whole wheat pasta, or just by themselves with some added veggies.

Video

https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTUAZssnuS/

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Food safety

We sometimes take for a granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience, that the average visitor may not. Add to, or remove from, the list below with health and safety tips.

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.