Chunky Minestrone

10/17/2012

Ingredients
1Tbs olive oil
1c chopped onion
1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
14 ounces of diced tomatoes
1 ounce reduced-sodium chicken broth
1c water
1/4c brown rice
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
3c baby spinach
15 oz beans (any...chickpeas, lentils, etc.)
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 c)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp salt
Sweet potato (optional)
Nutritional yeast (optional) for parmesan sprinkled on top

Directions
1. Cook the rice first. Add in all other ingredients. Slow cook for about 45 minutes.

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