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Quinoa minestrone

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time40 mins
  • Makes6 servings
Quinoa minestrone

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 796-mL can whole tomatoes

  • 4 cups water

  • 1/2 cup quinoa

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 540-mL can navy beans, drained and rinsed

  • grated parmesan, (optional)

Instructions

  • HEAT a pot over medium. Add oil, then carrots, celery and onion. Cook, stirring often, until carrots are almost soft, about 10 min. Stir in garlic.

  • CUT up tomatoes in the can with clean kitchen scissors. Stir into pot along with water, quinoa and salt.

  • BOIL, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 min. Stir in beans and cook until warmed through, 2 min. Serve with grated parmesan.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 195, Protein 9g, Carbohydrates 34g, Fat 4g, Fibre 7g, Sodium 881mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin A.

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