Smoky Meat-Free Sausage & Bean Stew
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/213b34c8-8085-45f7-b46a-aa56fa2367bd
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Hearty, warming and 100% meat-free! These veggie sausages work so well in this smoky stew, full of fresh pepper and butter beans with crusty ciabatta for dunking. Get in!
Yield: 2 servings
Total time: PT25M

Ingredients
- Brown Onion
- Ciabatta
- Pepper
- 1tsp Ground Cumin
- 11g Vegetable Stock Mix
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 x 1tsp Smoked Paprika
- 32g Tomato Paste
- 400g Canned Butter Beans
- 5g Parsley
- 6 Meatless Farm Sausages

Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7Roughly chop the meat-free sausages into bite-sized piecesAdd the chopped meat-free sausages to a lightly oiled tray and put the tray in the oven for 15-20 min or until cooked through and brownedTip: Make sure the pieces have space between them!
2. Meanwhile, boil half a kettlePeel and finely chop the brown onion[s]Deseed the pepper[s] (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and cut into rough bite-sized piecesPeel and finely slice (don't chop!) the garlic
3. Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick, with a matching lid) with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heatOnce hot, add the chopped onion and pepper with a pinch of saltCook for 4-5 min or until softenedTip: Add a splash more oil if your pan is looking a little dry!
4. Meanwhile, dissolve all the vegetable stock mix in 300ml [600ml] boiled waterAdd the tomato paste – this is your tomato stockDrain and rinse the butter beans
5. Once the onion and pepper have softened, add the sliced garlic, smoked paprika and ground cumin and cook for 1-2 min or until fragrant
6. Add the tomato stock and drained butter beans to the pan and cook, covered, for 7-8 min or until the sauce has thickened slightlyAdd the cooked meat-free sausages to the pan and give it a good mix upSeason with a pinch of salt and pepper – this is your smoky sausage & bean stew
7. Whilst the sauce is thickening, add the ciabatta[s] to a baking tray and put the tray in the oven for 5 min or until warmed throughCarefully tear the warmed ciabatta[s] in half before servingChop the parsley roughly, including the stalks
8. Serve the meat-free smoky sausage & bean stew with the warmed ciabatta halves to the sideGarnish with the chopped parsleyEnjoy!