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Country Vegetable – Hidden Vegetable Bolognese
Looking for a clever way to sneak more veg into family meals? This Hidden Vegetable Bolognese is a nutritious twist on a classic, using Green Isle Country Mix Vegetables — a colourful trio of carrots, cauliflower and broccoli that are picked at their peak and frozen at their freshest. Packed with vitamin A and protein, and free from artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives, this veggie mix helps you to reduce food waste without sacrificing taste or nutrition. Blending the vegetables into a smooth puree means even the fussiest eaters won’t notice – they’ll just enjoy a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- 35 minutes
- 4 people
Ingredients
- 160g Green Isle Country Mix Vegetables
- 350g Mince
- 2 tsp Garlic (minced)
- Dried Herbs, to taste
- 1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes
- 150ml Stock (to blend vegetables)
- 150g Cooked Lentils
- 4 Portions Pasta
- Parmesan Cheese, to serve
- Garlic Bread, to serve
- Fresh Basil, to serve
Method:
- Fry the mince in a large pan until browned.
- Add the garlic and dried herbs; cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tinned tomatoes and stir.
- Meanwhile, blend the Green Isle Country Mix with the stock to form a smooth vegetable puree.
- Add the puree to the mince mixture in the pan.
- Stir in the cooked lentils and allow to simmer for another 8 minutes.
- While the sauce cooks, boil the pasta in salted water according to pack instructions.
- Cook garlic bread in the air fryer or oven.
- Serve the Bolognese over the pasta, topped with parmesan and fresh basil.
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