Lunch
Bolognese with a Side of Rice and Asparagus
| Total time:
| Prep:
| Cook:
| Servings:
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| 40 min |
10 min |
30 min |
4 |
Dietary Restrictions
Dairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
Ingredients
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1
Tablespoon
olive oil
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1/2
Pound
93% lean ground beef
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1
onion
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2
carrot
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2
garlic clove
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2
Cup
spinach
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15
Ounce
canned crushed tomatoes
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1
Ounce
tomato paste
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1
Teaspoon
oregano
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1
Teaspoon
basil
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1/4
Teaspoon
salt
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1/4
Teaspoon
black pepper
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1
Cup
basmati rice
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2
Cup
water
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1/4
Teaspoon
salt
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1
Pound
asparagus
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1
Teaspoon
olive oil
Directions
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In a large deep pot, heat the olive oil. Add the beef and season with a little salt and pepper. Brown the meat and break it into smaller pieces with your spoon until cooked through. This takes about 10 minutes.
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Add carrots, onions, and garlic; season with oregano and basil. Saute the vegetables and beef for 5 more minutes. Add spinach and saute one more minute.
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Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix to combine, Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Calories
| 418 kcal |
| Fat
| 11 g |
| Carbohydrates
| 61 g |
| Protein
| 21 g |
| Fiber
| 7 g |
| Sugar
| 11 g |
| Sodium
| 628 mg |
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