Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1/8 recipe |
| Calories | 240 |
| Calories from Fat | 45 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 130 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Proteins | 13 g |
| Vitamin A | 60% DV |
| Vitamin C | 30% DV |
| Calcium | 4% DV |
| Iron | 8% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Servings and Times
| Servings | 8 |
| Preparation Time | 30 minutes |
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 3.0
Ingredients and Preparation
Minestrone
Pesto
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Cauliflower, coarsely chopped | 2 cups (the equivalent of about 2 small heads) |
| Zucchini, chopped | 1½ cups (1-2 medium) |
| Low sodium chicken broth | 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) |
| Diced tomatoes, drained | 1 can (16 ounces) |
| Uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta shells | 1 cup |
| Kidney beans or black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed | 3 cups |
| Sliced carrot | 1 cup |
| Chopped onion | 1 cup |
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic cloves | 2 |
| Fresh, loosely packed basil leaves | 1 cup |
| Water | 1 tablespoon |
Directions for Minestrone
- In a 5-6 quart saucepan, bring ½ cup water to boil.
- Add tomatoes, cauliflower, onion, and carrots.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add zucchini, beans, broth, and pasta. Return to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
Directions for Pesto
- Put all pesto ingredients in food processor or blender and process until very finely chopped.
- Just before serving, remove soup from heat and stir in pesto.
Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; Vegetables: 1; Meat: 1; Milk: 0; Fat: 1; Carbs: 2; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association
Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers.
Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.
Source
Produce for Better Health