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SLOW COOKER RECIPE DUMP-AND-GO MINESTRONE

(Number of Powerfoods: 5)

2 TABLESPOONS EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

2 CANS (16 OUNCES EACH) LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH

1 CAN (15.5 OUNCES) CANNELLINI BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED

1 CAN (15 OUNCES) RED KIDNEY BEANS, RINSED AND DRAINED

2 CANS (14.5 OUNCES) DICED TOMATOES

5 LARGE CARROTS, THINLY SLICED

1 CUP DICED CELERY

2 CLOVES GARLIC, CHOPPED

1 LARGE ONION, DICED

½ TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO

½ TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER

1 PACKAGE WHOLE WHEAT ROTINI OR SIMILAR PASTA

1 PACKAGE (10 OUNCES) FROZEN SPINACH, THAWED AND SQUEEZED DRY

1. Dump all of the ingredients, except the pasta and spinach, into a large slow cooker. Stir to mix.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Add the pasta and spinach to the cooker and

stir. Turn up to high and cook for 10 minutes.

Makes 10 servings.

Per serving: 247 calories, 7 g protein, 46 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 364 mg sodium,

8 g fiber

FOOD FACT

You can unleash more alliinase, a heart-healthy compound in garlic, by allowing freshly

chopped garlic to rest for 10 minutes before cooking, according to Argentine researchers.