Vegan Stew

Step 1

Add the chopped onion to the pot with the olive oil and sauté the onions until softened.

Step 2

Add in the crushed garlic, dried thyme, rosemary and oregano and sauté with the onions.

Step 3

Add the sliced mushrooms, diced carrots and diced celery and toss with the onions and spices. Let it cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms are slightly softened.

Step 4

Add the all purpose flour and stir it in, then add the vegetable stock, marinara sauce and red wine along with the peeled chopped potatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste and dark soy sauce and stir in.

Step 5

Add in the bay leaves and bring it all to a simmer, cover the pot and leave to simmer, stirring from time to time, until the potatoes and veggies are soft and cooked.

Step 6

Add in the coconut sugar (optional) which helps to balance out the flavors and salt and pepper to taste (if needed).

Step 7

Serve as is or with basmati rice.