Twenty-Minute Minestrone (4 Points) Recipe

Name: Twenty-Minute Minestrone (4 Points)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced; 12 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 medium yellow squash, chopped; 2 cups spinach, coarsely chopped, cleaned; 15 ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced
12 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium yellow squash, chopped
2 cups spinach, coarsely chopped, cleaned
15 ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

1
In a large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil.
2
Saute the tomato, onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the broth and potatoes; bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the green beans, zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the spinach and kidney beans; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
7
Serve, sprinkled with the cheese.
8
Per serving: 254 CALORIES, 7 G TOTAL FAT, 2 G SATURATED FAT, 19 MG CHOLESTEROL, 1,176 MG SODIUM, 39 G TOTAL CARBOHYDRATE, 10 G DIETARY FIBER, 12 G PROTEIN, 127 MG CALCIUM.
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POINTS PER SERVING: 4.

1108

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tomatoes, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Twenty-Minute Minestrone (4 Points) 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.

Twenty-Minute Minestrone (4 Points)

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