Kale & Quinoa Minestrone
- 1/3 cup Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan Italian Dressing
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup quinoa, uncooked, rinsed
- 1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, rinsed
- 6 cups chopped kale (thick ribs removed)
- 3/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese
- Heat dressing in Dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat.
- Add onions; cook and stir 5 min.
- or until crisp-tender.
- Stir in garlic; cook 1 min.
- Add next 6 ingredients; stir.
- Bring to boil; cover.
- Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.
- Stir in quinoa; cook, covered, 15 to 20 min.
- or until tender.
- Add beans and kale; stir.
- Cook, uncovered, 5 min.
- or just until kale is wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in half the cheese.
- Serve topped with remaining cheese.
italian dressing, onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, water, tomatoes, italian seasoning, quinoa, chopped kale, cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/kale-quinoa-minestrone-177670.aspx (may not work)