Slow Cooker Hearty Minestrone
3 hrs & 10 min (3 hrs slow cook time)
4 servings
270 calories
Ingredients
1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
3 cups hot water or broth
2 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix or Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp Nourish Broth Mix or Vegetable Broth Mix
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
1⁄2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
Instructions
Drain and rinse lentils. Add lentils, tomatoes, water, and mixes to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover; cook on high 3 hours. The liquid should be bubbling.
With about 20 min of cook time to go, add frozen vegetables and pasta. Stir to combine. Cover; cook remaining 20 min or until pasta is tender.
Serve with pesto, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving(about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 270, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 17 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 17 g.
Tips
Replace lentils with white beans or ground meat.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 whole-grain roll and 1 cup leafy greens with a squeeze of lemon juice.