Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
The perfect soup to add a fresh salad and whole grain bread sticks to! So zesty and delicious, a family favorite, enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup uncooked, whole wheat, small shell shaped pasta
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth reduced fat and reduced sodium
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style stewed tomatoes unsalted, undrained
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot.
- Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Add broth, beans, tomatoes, kale, or swiss chard (if desired), pasta and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
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Tex Mex Beef Skillet
Whether you’re looking for a delicious family meal or easy meal prep idea our Tex Mex Beef Skillet is a great option! This skillet recipe l is a great way to get your protein, vegetables, and grains all in meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pounds 96% lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 16 ounce canned unsalted pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 8 ounce canned diced green chilies
- 14 ounce canned unsalted diced tomatoes un-drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
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- Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat and onion until brown, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary.
- Return meat to skillet.
- Add chili powder, cumin, tomato paste and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in rice, beans, chilies and tomatoes; heat through. Cook until all the flavors combine.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately
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