Vegan Quinoa Stew with Sweet Potato, Broccoli & Lime - The Pesky Vegan

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes ((approx. 1 lb / 400 g))
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2x 14 oz (400 g) tins plum tomatoes
• 3½ cups (800 ml) vegan stock
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme ((or homemade Italian mixed herbs))
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder ((optional))
• 4 bay leaves
• ¾ cup (150 g) quinoa ((uncooked))
• 1 medium broccoli head, cut into bite-sized florets ((including the stalk))
• Grated zest of 1 lime ((save the juice to serve))
• Salt and black pepper to taste