Ingredients
- —1 small onion, finely chopped
- —1 clove of garlic, minced
- —150 g black beans (drained and rinsed)
- —150 g diced tomatoes (unsweetened)
- —1 teaspoon tomato paste
- —1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- —1 small carrot, diced
- —1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- —A pinch of chili flakes
- —1 teaspoon olive oil
- —Pepper and sea salt to taste
- —Optional: ribbons of zucchini or runner beans as 'pasta'
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and gently sauté the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery for 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and cook briefly to enhance the flavor.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, Italian herbs, and chili flakes.
- Let the sauce simmer gently for 10–12 minutes until it thickens.
- Season with pepper and sea salt to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally over zucchini or runner bean ribbons.
Serving Tip
A deep, rich, tomato-based sauce — entirely made with black beans. Serve the bolognese in a deep bowl with ribbons of runner beans or zucchini for an elegant, light 'pasta' presentation.
Storage Tip
Keeps for up to 2 days in the fridge; often tastes even better after resting overnight.
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LAST_UPDATE: 2/18/2026