Veggie Packed Autumn Minestrone Recipes

FROZEN VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onions, red pepper flakes, garlic and potatoes with a generous pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 2 cups water and continue cooking until the tomatoes start to break down and mellow out, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add the beans, peas, corn and celery and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with a few dollops of pesto and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread on the side if desired.

HEALTHY VEGGIE MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
• Pour tomato soup plus 1/2 can water into saucepan. Add potatoes, chicken broth, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Serve over cooked pasta.

ALEX'S VEGGIE-PACKED BURRITOS

Steps:

• For the veggies: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Add the cauliflower, green and yellow bell peppers, red onion and garbanzo beans to the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle with the olive oil. Mix together the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the vegetables and toss to fully coat.
• Roast until the vegetables are deep in color and tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
• For the burritos: To build, lay out one of the tortillas. Spread 2 tablespoons of the hummus onto the burrito. Top with 3 tablespoons of the rice. Add 1/2 cup of the roasted vegetables. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of tzatziki. Add 1/2 cup of the kale and hot sauce to taste if using. Fold the edges and roll tightly. Wrap in foil until ready to eat; repeat with the remaining tortillas and toppings.

AUTUMN MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Warm the oil in a large soup pot on medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the squash, celery, carrots, potatoes, oregano, salt, pepper, and water and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are almost done. Add the kale and beans and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the kale is tender and the beans are hot.
• Serve immediately.