{"id":68249,"date":"2021-05-19T17:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T15:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=68249"},"modified":"2021-06-05T16:03:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T14:03:31","slug":"lentil-and-mushroom-ragu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/lentil-and-mushroom-ragu\/","title":{"rendered":"Lentil and Mushroom Rag\u00fa with Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Lentil and Mushroom Rag\u00fa recipe has quickly become my new favourite meatless meal. It\u2019s incredibly flavorful and satisfying. And thanks to the seasonings and overall texture, you could almost fool someone into believing this wasn\u2019t vegetarian (or possibly vegan for that matter).<\/p>\n

Both lentils and mushrooms give the sauce a \u201cmeaty\u201d quality, while the flavours of kitchen staples (carrots, celery, onions, garlic, tomato and herbs) plus umami rich Worcester sauce transform this dish into a delicious and satisfying plant-based meal.<\/p>\n

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\nImportant tips for ensuring keeping this recipe vegan<\/h2>\n

There are a couple small tweaks that are needed if you want to make this recipe 100% vegan.<\/p>\n

Worcester sauce<\/h3>\n

Some brands, may contain traces of fish from the production, while others are certified as being both vegetarian and vegan. And then there is the classic L&P Original Worcestershire sauce which contains anchovies rather than soy sauce to give it a rich umami flavor. So look for a vegan (and vegetarian) brand.<\/p>\n

Red wine<\/h3>\n

Not all wines are not vegan or even vegetarian-friendly as the they use additives during the clarification process; and often these additives are made from animal derivatives (such as casein milk protein, albumin from egg whites, gelatin, or isinglass from fish. Again look for a vegan supplier.<\/p>\n

Parmesan cheese (the optional finisher)<\/h3>\n

Although many recipes that contain parmesan cheese are labeled vegetarian, they actual aren\u2019t. Parmesan cheese uses rennet, an enzyme found in the lining of a goat or calf’s stomach that helps separate milk into solid curds \u2014 which helps turn it into the delicious cheese we know and love. Cheese such as Parmesan, Pecorino, Manchengo, Gruy\u00e8re, Gorgonzola, and a number of others use it, so they technically aren\u2019t considered vegetarian. There are vegan and vegetarian alternatives available or try making your own vegan parmesan as I do in this\u00a0Vegan Bolognese Sauce <\/a> recipe.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat I love about this Lentil & Mushroom Rag\u00f9 recipe<\/h2>\n

Besides it being packed with deep flavours, I find this recipe has a mix of textures, which keep it interesting as well as flavourful.<\/p>\n