Mediterranean Black Bean and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 1 can, drained and rinsed organic black beans
• 1 cup trimmed and halved green beans
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 diced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat avocado oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté yellow onion 4 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Add garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in tomato sauce, vegetable stock, bay leaf, black beans, and green beans.

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes until green beans are tender and stew thickens.

5. 5

   Season with salt and black pepper, remove bay leaf, and finish with fresh parsley.