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Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- 1 tbsp oil for sauteeing the onions (and garlic)
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic, optional
- Handful of mushrooms, optional
- 8 veggie sausages
- 1 can baked beans
- 1 can kidney beans, optional
- 1 can tomatoes (already chopped will save time)
- 1 tbsp tomato puree, optional
- Arrowroot or cornstarch (to thicken sauce, if needed)
Preparation
Step 1
Firstly, get the potatoes on the go for the accompanying mashed potato. If your kids will allow, leave the skins on as more nutrients are maintained. Likewise, the larger the pieces, the more nutrients maintained BUT the longer they will take to cook.
Next. Halve the onion and then slice so that you have semi-circle onion rings. In a large frying pan, saute them with the garlic (if you are using) until translucent.
Add the sausages either to the frying pan or if you are being more health conscious - under the grill - until they are nicely browned round the outside. This is necessary to stop them from absorbing the liquid later and becoming soggy.
Add the can(s) of beans, tomatoes and tomato puree (if using) to the frying pan and hold at a fast simmer for as long as your tummy will allow! The longer it simmers, the thicker the 'sauce' becomes. You can speed this process up by adding a little arrowroot or cornstarch. (Remember to mix it in a little cold water first, then add to the hot liquid to prevent it from forming lumps).