Pesto Minestrone With Parmesan Crisps Recipe

Name: Pesto Minestrone With Parmesan Crisps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated, 1 oz reserved; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 None medium onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 oz) can chopped tomatoes; 4 None medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 None small cauliflower, broken into florets; 3.5 oz rice; 1 (13.5 oz) can borlotti beans, rinsed, drained; 2 None medium zucchini, sliced; 5.25 oz green beans, chopped; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked; 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

8 oz Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated, 1 oz reserved
2 tbsp olive oil
2 None medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can chopped tomatoes
4 None medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 None small cauliflower, broken into florets
3.5 oz rice
1 (13.5 oz) can borlotti beans, rinsed, drained
2 None medium zucchini, sliced
5.25 oz green beans, chopped
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 bunch fresh basil, leaves picked
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place 2 tsp cheese in a pile on prepared tray. Flatten. Repeat with remaining cheese, placing piles 1 inch apart. Bake for about 4 mins. Let cool on trays.
2
For the minestrone, heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot. Add onions and 1 clove garlic. Cook, stirring, until soft. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 mins. Add potatoes, cauliflower and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, add rice and simmer for 10 mins. Add beans, zucchini and green beans. Return to a boil and simmer for 10 mins, until rice and vegetables are tender. Season.
3
For the pesto, blend or process remaining garlic, pine nuts, basil, reserved cheese and oil until smooth. Season.
4
Top minestrone with pesto. Serve with Parmesan crisps.

1055

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated, 1 oz reserved, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 None medium onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pesto Minestrone With Parmesan Crisps falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesto Minestrone With Parmesan Crisps

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