Kale and Ale Slow Cooker Stew (vegan)

vegetable oil

red onion (finely sliced)

garlic (finely chopped)

smoked paprika

fresh thyme leaves

ale

plain flour ((all purpose))

tomato puree

chopped tomatoes ((400g/15 oz can))

vegetable stock

small butternut squash (peeled, deseeded and diced into chunks)

sweet potato (peeled and diced into chunks)

kale (chopped)

cannellini beans ((400g/15oz can) drained and rinsed. Substitute butter beans/lima beans)

salt and pepper