Prep: Dice the onion, grate the carrot, grate the mushrroms and crush or finely slice your garlic.
Drain and rinse your canned lentils
In a large fry pan heat the oil over a medium heat
Sauté the onion grated carrot and grated mushrrom until soft, fragrant and a little caramelised.
Add the garlic, paprika, and sauté for one minute
Add the soy sauce and vegetable stock, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, italian herbs and tomatoes, bring to the boil.
Add the lentils, simmer for 10-15 minutes
Optional: Mash if desired. I actually get out my potato masher and give the lentil bolognese s a quick mash before I serve it, breaking up the lentils a bit with the masher helps my kids enjoy it more!
Serve with your favourite pasta