Returning from Cannes was heartened by a Thursday Stew, made by SheWhoMustBeFed. Friday’s are the main shopping days for the The VegHead’s larder, so Thursdays are always “What’s left in the fridge and cupboard day”. Dill is a lovely, soft, flavoursome herb. I wonder why the word is also used as an insult?

Serve with Quinoa.

Things that will need to be left over in the fridge come Thursday…

• a few slices of onion – chopped
• two cloves of garlic – crushed
• one cup of cooked haricot beans
• a small courgette – chopped
• one medium sweet potato – chopped
• 3 medium cup mushrooms – chopped
• 1/4 cup (loosely packed) of chopped, fresh dill
• tablespoon of dark miso (dissolved in water)
• pinch of cumin
• ground pepper to taste
• olive oil

Making the stew…

• Saute the onion and garlic
• Add all the vegetables, the pepper and cumin. Saute for a few minutes, then cover with water. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 minutes
• Add the miso and beans and simmer for an additional 5 minutes
• Add the remaining herbs and simmer for a few minutes more