Vegan sausage casserole - Good Food Middle East

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 vegan sausages
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp light soft brown sugar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• small handful thyme sprigs, leaves picked
• 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 100g vegan spread softened
• ½ small bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 slices rustic sourdough, halved, if needed