{"id":25937,"date":"2023-03-12T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T13:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/?p=25937"},"modified":"2023-10-11T09:13:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T09:13:18","slug":"slow-cooker-hidden-veg-lentil-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfussyeater.com\/slow-cooker-hidden-veg-lentil-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Hidden Veg & Lentil Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An easy and budget friendly hidden veggie pasta sauce made with frozen vegetables and red lentils<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’ve been following my blog for a while you know I’m a massive fan of hidden veg pasta sauce. I first made this Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce<\/a><\/strong> years ago and my kids still love it now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year I made a Slow Cooker Hidden Veggie Sauce<\/a><\/strong> using lots of fresh vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Given the cost of food at the moment and the shortages of some fresh veggies, I thought I’d try a version using frozen vegetables instead. So much cheaper to buy but still super nutritious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have also included red lentils to boost the nutritional value and add some plant based protein too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The frozen veggies and lentils are added to the slow cooker along with garlic, chopped tomatoes, stock and oregano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook on high for 2.5 hour or low for 4 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once cooked, use a hand blender to blitz the sauce until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the sauce seems a little to thick at this point you can add some water or stock to thin it down to your desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mix with cooked pasta and serve with some grated cheese or any other toppings that your kids like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also great to use as a tomato sauce base for pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Storing & Freezing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This sauce will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also be frozen either in freezer bags, containers or large ice cube trays. Defrost at room temperature and reheat before mixing with cooked pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’d like to see more recipes like this you can check out all my Hidden Veggie Recipes<\/a><\/strong> here<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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