Day 263 Minestrone with Bulgar Wheat

Minestrone with Bulgar Wheat

1 Carrot, diced
1 Zucchini, diced
1 Yellow Squash, diced
1/2 Onion, diced
1 Eggplant, diced
1 Cup Baby Spinach
1/2 Cup Cremini Mushrooms, quartered
6 Tomatoes, diced and cored
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
15 Ounces Kidney Beans, cooked
5 Ounce Whole Wheat Pasta
5 Cloves Garlic, minced
8 Cups Veggie Stock
1/2 Cup Total Parsley, Oregano and Basil
1/2 Cup Bulgar Wheat
Salt and Pepper to taste

Ingredients

1.  In a large pan, add stock and bring to a boil.

Adding spinach

2.  Add the pasta and vegetables (except spinach) and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat.  Add the beans, spinach and bulgar wheat and cook for 15 minutes.  Add additional water or stock if necessary.

Finished minestrone

3.  Add the garlic and herbs and cook for 5 minutes.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Goes well with green salad.

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