Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Large Red Onion, Finely Diced
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 6 Medium Carrots, Peeled and Finely Diced
• 2 Medium Red Beets, Peeled and Finely Diced
• 2 Stalks Celery, Finely Diced
• 1/4 Cup Dry Red Lentils
• 1 Dried Bay Leaf
• 1 1⁄2 - 2 Cups Garden of Flavor Twisted Roots Juice
• 1 Cup Raw Pecans or Walnuts, Roughly Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1/2 - 3/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil, Minced

Instructions

1. Set a medium saucepan over moderate heat on the stove. Add the oil, onion, and garlic, sauteing for about 10 minutes, until aromatic and golden all over. Add in the carrots, beet, and celery, cooking for another 2 minutes. Introduce the bay leaf and lentils along with 1 1/2 cups of juice. Cover, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
2. If you'd like a smoother texture, transfer half or all of the vegetables to a blender and puree. Pour back into the saucepan and stir well.
3. Add in the nuts, nutritional yeast, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust the consistency by adding more juice if desired, and if needed, season with more salt to taste.
4. Turn off the heat before adding in the basil. Serve hot.
5. Once cooled to room temperature, leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Notes

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