Instant Pot™ Hearty Minestrone
LunchLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousOne DishDinnerOnion-freeLunchVegetarianSide DishesDairy-freeDinnerSlow Cookers & RoastsProgrammable Pressure CookerInstant Pot™
Ingredients
- 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils
- 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups hot water or broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
- 2 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix or Italian Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Nourish Broth Mix or Vegetable Broth Mix
Preparation
- Drain and rinse lentils. Add lentils, tomatoes, water, vegetables, pasta, and mixes to an 8-quart programmable pressure cooker. Stir to combine.
- 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 10–15 min.
- Using a long-handled spoon, push the steam release valve to VENTING position. Release pressure completely before opening lid.
- Serve with pesto, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving(about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 270, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.1 g, 0 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.