Hearty winter vegetable stew with Leeks and Harissa

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 leek, diced

  • 2 baking potatoes OR 4 Jersey potatoes, 3cm chunks

  • 1 red pepper, cut into 3cm chunks

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée with splash water

  • 300ml passata

  • 800ml boiling water + stock cube 

  • 1 heaped tbsp harissa paste

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp cumin 

  • 1 tsp sage

Method

  1. Start by frying the chopped leek in the olive oil for a few minutes before adding the garlic and chopped peppers.

  2. Add the chopped potato and the herbs and spices, tomato purée and a dash of water, and allow to cook on a high heat for a further 3 minutes.

  3. Add the vegetable stock, passata and harissa and pop a lid on. Leave to bubble away for around 25 minutes.

  4. Season again and add a little more water if needed. Taste test and add more harissa if needed for spice.

  5. To serve, garnish with your favourite fresh herbs, a drizzle of harissa and a spoonful of plant-based creme fraîche or cream.

    If you don’t have any Harissa paste, try our simple ‘cheat’ Harissa recipe below.

Homemade cheat Harissa

  • 1 roasted pepper (antipasti jar)

  • 1 small clove garlic

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin 

  • 100g vine tomatoes

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