HEART HEALTHY RECIPE- 30 MINUTE MINESTRONE

Thirty-Minute Minestrone

                                                            4 c. water              

2 c. peeled, sliced carrots 
15 oz. can Great Northern beans, drained
14 oz. can diced tomatoes

1 c. chopped onion

4 tsps. low-sodium beef bouillion granules

1 tsp. bottled minced garlic

½ tsp. dried basil

½ tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. black pepper

9 oz. pkg. frozen cut green beans

1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced

½ c. elbow macaroni, uncooked

½ c. grated Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, combine water, carrots, beans, tomatoes, onion, bouillion, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Add green beans, zucchini and macaroni.  Return to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until macaroni is done.  Ladle into bowls and sprinkle each bowl with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information:  per 1 2/3 cup serving

Calories 204, Total fat 3 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 278 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 11 g