Vegetarian Provencal Ragout

A wonderful blend of simple ingredients. The potatoes cook down to thicken the sauce while the green olives add an enticing Provencal flavor.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups onion, thinly sliced

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

1 1/2 cups water

6 thyme sprigs

3 large cloves garlic, crushed

3 bay leaves

1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced (found in olive bar at supermarket)

Honey Tips

How Honey Is Created

Honey is created when bees mix plant nectar, a sweet substance secreted by flowers, with their own bee enzymes.

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and sauté about 8 minutes on medium heat until onions are translucent. Stir in tomatoes with their juices and honey. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, thyme, garlic and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until potatoes are very tender. Stir in white beans and olives. Cover and heat for 5 minutes.

Serves: 4