spag bol imageFor the nights when you just don’t have time to prep veg, this super-speedy soya bolognese is a quick, cheap and popular way to feed the family.

Many of the frozen vegetarian mince substitutes you’ll find in the shops (such as Quorn) are not suitable for vegans as they contain egg. This recipe uses dried soya mince, which you’ll find in the whole foods aisle or at your local independent health food shop. It’s really cheap, has a long shelf life and doesn’t take up space in your freezer. Don’t be fooled when it comes to quantities – the dried soya mince will swell up to about twice the size when rehydrated (though you can always freeze any leftovers to use another day).

 

Ingredients

125g of dried soya mince

200g of tomato puree (one tube)

2 tbsp oregano

1-2 carrots

1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled (optional)

Slug of red wine (optional)

A tsp of bouillon powder (optional)

 

To serve:

Pasta (spaghetti or fusilli works well with this sauce – most dried pastas are vegan but beware fresh pastas usually contain egg)

Nutritional yeast or Vegan Parmesan (optional)

 

Method

1. Fill and boil the kettle.

2. Put the dried soya mince, tomato puree and oregano into a saucepan. Grate the carrot(s) directly into the same pan.

3. Pour on just enough boiling water to cover the ingredients. Leave for a minute or so until the soya mince has absorbed the water and swelled up. Add a little more water if necessary.

(at this point, pour the rest of the hot water into a separate pan, bring to the boil, and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.)

4. Stir well and turn on the heat.  Add the garlic cloves, red wine and bouillon powder, if using.

5. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.

6. Serve with pasta and top with a Vegan Parmesan if desired – and perhaps a green salad on the side?

 

Super-Speedy Soya Bolognese
 
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For the nights when you just don't have time to prep veg, this super-speedy soya bolognaise is a quick, cheap and popular way to feed the family.
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Cuisine: family-friendly
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 125g of dried soya mince
  • 200g of tomato puree (one tube)
  • 2 tbsp oregano
  • 1-2 carrots
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled (optional)
  • Slug of red wine (optional)
  • A tsp of bouillon powder (optional)
To serve:
  • Pasta (spaghetti or fusilli works well with this sauce - most dried pastas are vegan but beware fresh pastas usually contain egg)
  • Nutritional yeast or Vegan Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
  1. Fill and boil the kettle.
  2. Put the dried soya mince, tomato puree and oregano into a saucepan. Grate the carrot(s) directly into the same pan.
  3. Pour on just enough boiling water to cover the ingredients. Leave for a minute or so until the soya mince has absorbed the water and swelled up. Add a little more water if necessary.
  4. (at this point, pour the rest of the hot water into a separate pan, bring to the boil, and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.)
  5. Stir well and turn on the heat. Add the garlic cloves, red wine and bouillon powder, if using.
  6. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Serve with pasta and top with a Vegan Parmesan if desired - and perhaps a green salad on the side?