Harvest Vegetable Ragout

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stick of celery, diced
• 1 large clove of garlic, minced
• ½ tsp. paprika
• 1 tin of tomatoes (28 oz. tin diced)/1 jar of Passata
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• ½ tsp. dried oregano
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled (if needed) & diced
• 1 cup water or vegetable stock
• 1 tin of black beans or chick peas, drained (19 oz. tin)
• Salt & pepper
• Parsley flakes

Method:

1. Prepare and organize your ingredients:
   • Chop, mince, measure and dice; set aside.
   • Now you are ready to start!
2. In a large pot, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrot and celery sauté for 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
3. Add garlic, paprika, basil and oregano; stir and sauté for 30 seconds more
4. Add tomatoes and stir for another 3 minutes
5. Add potatoes and water/broth; cover and boil for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and until potatoes are almost cooked. Add beans/chick peas; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Add salt & pepper to taste, give it a good stir. Serve garnished with parsley flakes.

Serves 4.