American Vegan Goulash
American Vegan Goulash made with lentils, whole wheat macaroni, peppers, and onions in a smoky tomato sauce is a comforting one pot meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 319kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup green lentils prepared
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 15 oz can of tomato sauce
- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 2 ½ cups vegetable stock low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cups whole wheat elbow pasta
Instructions
- Sauté onions and minced garlic in ¼ cup of vegetable stock or water until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped green pepper and sauté and additional 3 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, paprika, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add macaroni, and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes uncovered or until pasta is al dente. Stir in prepared lentils. Serve with topped with chopped fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Make it gluten-free by using chickpea or lentil elbow macaroni.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Freeze in an air tight container for 2-3 months.
- Prepare lentils in advance to make this a true one pot meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1066mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1012IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 6mg