Dinner for 8
Kale Quinoa Minestrone
$8.52for 475 minServes 8
This hearty minestrone simmers quinoa, beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and kale in a seasoned broth.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.45 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.51Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.55 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.01Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Broth, 58 oz$0.07/oz typical | 58 oz | $4.07Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
 | Quinoa, 4.5 oz$0.20/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Green beans, 0.5 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.25Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Frozen vegetables, 15 oz$0.10/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.50Typical price |
 | Kale, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price |
 | Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.04 | ||
Swaps
- Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 75 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianBudgetLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.13 per serving$8.52 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 7 cups unsalted vegetable broth
- 1 can (28 oz) unsalted crushed tomatoes
- 3 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 3/4 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups green beans
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans
- 1 can (15 oz) chick peas
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Steps
- Chop the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, green beans, and kale.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add the broth, tomatoes, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, green beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the kale and lemon juice, then cook for 5 minutes until the kale is tender.
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