Minestrone with cannellini beans

Ingredients

For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.

• 800 g cannellini beans, canned, drained and rinsed
• 800 g canned diced tomatoes
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 sticks celery, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 120 g wholemeal pasta, small shapes
• 1.5 l salt-reduced vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Soften the onion, carrot and celery in the oil for ten minutes.
2. 2Step 2. Add the tomatoes, stock and oregano and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3Step 3. Add the zucchini, beans and pasta and cook for a further ten minutes until the pasta is tender.
4. 4Step 4. Season with black pepper and serve.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Cereals containing gluten
• Contains: Celery

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.