Step 1

Add the olive oil to a pot with the chopped onions, crushed garlic, oregano, thyme and dried basil and  sauté until the onions are softened.

Step 2

Then add in the chopped celery, carrot, sliced mushrooms and kidney beans and toss with the onions and spices.

Step 3

Add the canned chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable stock, water and soy sauce. Bring to the boil.

Step 4

When boiling, add in the uncooked brown rice and turn down the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and leave it to cook for around 35 minutes or so until the veggies and rice are cooked.

Step 5

Add in the baby spinach and stir in until just wilted.

Step 6

Add the coconut sugar and stir in. Taste test and add salt and pepper as needed.