Smoked Aubergine & Walnut Ragu

Ingredienser

Handful of walnuts

1 large aubergine

1 large carrot

1 onion

1 celery stick

4 cloves of garlic

2 fresh bay leaves

2 large tbsp tomato puree

200ml vegan friendly red wine

800g tomato passata

400ml vegetable stock (only add if your using dried lentils)

1/4 cup dried lentils

1tbsp brown miso paste or soy sauce

Salt

Cracked black pepper

Serve with pasta, fresh herb of choice, extra virgin olive oil and nooooch