Chipotle Kale Bean Stew - Veganuary

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 medium red onions, finely diced
• 2 large carrot, diced
• 2 red pepper, finely diced
• 2 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tbsp milled chia seeds or 1 tbsp protein powder (I use pea or soy).
• 5 plump garlic cloves, minced
• 3 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder or 1 tsp chipotle paste
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 x 15 0z. can of black-eyed beans, drained
• Heaping 2 cups black kale, finely sliced
• Salt & pepper
• To garnish: freshly chopped parsley , ground flaxseed.