Zesty Minestrone

Minestrone is a traditional Italian soup that is known for its versatility. It can be made with a variety of vegetables, making it a great way to use up leftovers in the kitchen.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Zesty Minestrone

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 sliced Carrots
• 2 sliced Celery stalks
• 1 diced Zucchini
• 1 14 oz can Canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 15 oz can Kidney beans
• 1 cup trimmed and halved Green beans
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Pasta
• for garnish chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
2. Add carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, add kidney beans, green beans, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. Add cooked pasta to the pot and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

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.