Epicure Recipes

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Beef & Bean Minestrone

LunchLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousOne DishDinnerLunchHigh ProteinSide DishesDairy-freeBeefDinnerSlow Cookers & RoastsProgrammable Pressure CookerInstant Pot™

40 min (programmable pressure cooker)

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1⁄2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) red or white kidney beans
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) unsalted diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups water or broth
  • 1⁄2 cup small pasta such as ditalini, macaroni, or shells
  • 2 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix or Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Nourish Broth or Vegetable Both
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Preparation

  • In 8-quart programmable pressure cooker, program to SAUTÉ. Heat oil; add beef, breaking up chunks as needed.
  • Drain and rinse beans. Dice zucchini. Add beans, zucchini, tomatoes, water, pasta, and mixes to pot.
  • Secure lid. Place steam release valve in SEALING position. Press MANUAL button, select HIGH, and set the time to 5 min. This will take some time to get up to temperature before the timer starts to count down.
  • When the cook time has finished, naturally release pressure for 10 min.
  • Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release valve to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
  • Just before serving, stir in spinach.
  • In sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef, breaking up chunks as needed. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Drain and rinse beans. Dice zucchini. Add beans, zucchini, tomatoes, water, pasta, and mixes to slow cooker. Cover; cook on high 3 hours. The liquid should be bubbling.
  • With about 20 min cook time to go, add pasta. Stir to combine. Cover; cook remaining 20 min or until pasta is tender.
  • Just before serving, stir in spinach.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving(about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 360, Fat 9 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0.2 0 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g (Fiber 11 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 24 g.

Tips

Swap zucchini for 2 cups frozen or fresh mixed vegetables of your choice.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 whole-grain roll.