Recipe Kale and Quinoa Minestrone

Ingredients :

• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups diced zucchini
• 2 cups green beans, cut
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 32 oz vegetable broth
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 3 1/2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp rosemary, chopped
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• to taste salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup dry quinoa
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chopped fresh kale
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• shredded parmesan cheese for garnish

Method :

1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat
2. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and saute for 5 minutes
3. Add zucchini, red bell pepper, and green beans, and saute for another 2 minutes
4. Add garlic, saute another 1 minute
5. Add vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, water, parsley, rosemary, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer.
6. Gently boil soup for 20 minutes
7. Add dry quinoa, boil for another 15-20 minutes
8. Add cannellini beans, chick peas, kale, and lemon juice. Cook uncovered until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes
9. Garnish with cheese.

Recipe Kale and Quinoa Minestrone 2013-10-07T21:25:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: CakeMaster