Ingredients

30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
300g of either butternut squash, sweet potato or pumpkin
1 green and 1 yellow courgette, diced
1 green and 1 red pepper, diced
300g mushrooms, quartered
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
240g Italian tomatoes, diced
60ml maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Basil and oregano, fresh or dry, to taste

Method

Heat oil in a casserole and gently brown the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes then add the tomatoes, maple syrup, salt and pepper and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes. Finally add the herbs at the last minute. Serve as a side dish or au gratin.

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