Black-Eyed Pea and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 celery sticks, sliced fine
• 3 carrots, sliced lengthways, then sliced
• 1 15oz can plum tomatoes
• 1 heaped tblsp tomato puree
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 3/4 lb (1.5 cups?) cooked black-eyed peas
• 3 tblsps vegan red wine (or vegan wine vinegar - vegan wine''s best!)

Directions:

In a large non-stick saucepan place the onion, garlic, celery, pepper and carrot and a little water.

Turn up the heat and cover the pan with a tightly fitting lid. The veggies will release their own juices so steam until the veggies are almost tender (5-10 mins).

Add the tomatoes, puree, vegan wine (or vinegar) and mix together well. Turn down the heat to a simmer and add the peas. Heat through and serve with mashed potat oes and a green vegetable.