Spicy Minestrone with Spaghetti Squash

Minestrone is a traditional Italian soup that varies in ingredients depending on the region. It is known for its hearty and flavorful nature.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Spicy Minestrone with Spaghetti Squash

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Spaghetti Squash
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 can Kidney Beans
• 1 can Cannellini Beans
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 10 leaves Fresh Basil
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place the halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until the flesh is tender.
2. While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Add the carrot, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, cannellini beans, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Add the spaghetti squash to the pot and stir to combine.
6. Serve the spicy minestrone with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.