Vegan Potato Jackfruit Stew

INGREDIENTS

4 cups

young jackfruit pieces (-(plain & drained well if packed in water))

3 cups

potatoes (-diced into 1 inch cubes)

1/2

yellow onion (-chopped)

5 cloves

garlic (-minced)

large carrot (-sliced into rounds)

9 cups

veggie stock (-low sodium)

1 cup

fresh cherry tomatoes (-chopped)

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

3 tsp

smoked paprika

leaves bay

sprigs thyme

2 tsp

dry oregano

3 tsp

onion powder

1 1/2 tsp

chili powder

1 1/2 tsp

sea salt (+more to taste)

1 1/2 tbsp

flax + chia meal

1/3 cup

Italian parsley (-chopped)

1 1/2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil ((Optional))