This fresh and healthy minestrone will warm you up and keep you satisfied. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan, if you wish.

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Name: Quinoa Minestrone
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion cut into medium dice; 3 carrots peeled and cut into medium dice; 2 cups baby spinach leaves about 2 handfuls; 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning; 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 2 cans diced tomatoes no salt added, with juice; 1 can red kidney beans drained; 1/2 cup dry quinoa; 1 rind Parmesan wedge; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion ; cut into medium dice
3 carrots ; peeled and cut into medium dice
2 cups baby spinach leaves ; about 2 handfuls
2 cloves garlic ; minced or pressed
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cans diced tomatoes ; no salt added, with juice
1 can red kidney beans ; drained
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1 rind Parmesan wedge
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a large soup/stock pot over medium heat. Add oil and once hot add the onions, carrots, and spinach. Sweat for 3-4 minutes with a sprinkle of kosher salt, until the onions and are soft and translucent.

2. Add in the garlic, Herbes, broth, tomatoes, beans, quinoa, parmesan cheese rind, and salt & pepper – stir to combine and simmer for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (569g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 271
Calories from Fat: 30 (11%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 3.3g	4 %
	Saturated Fat 0.5g	3 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 902.8mg		31 %
Potassium 929.1mg		24 %
Total Carbohydrate 49g		14 %
	Dietary Fiber 12.6g	51 %
	Sugars, other 36.3g
Protein 12.9g		18 %
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Calories per serving: 271

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