Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash - Good Food Middle East

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 200g can butter beans, drained
• 400g can flageolet beans, rinsed and drained
• 200ml dry cider
• 250ml vegetable stock
• few sprigs thyme, leaves only
• cheddar & parsley mash (see tip below)
• 2 sausages
• 1 tsp olive oil per portion