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I am 26 years old and learning more about myself every single day. More recently, my boyfriend (JD) and I have been on a quest to save our pennies by not eating out so often! ...Heck, maybe I'll even lose a few pounds in the process..? However, this also means I'll need to learn how to cook! I got the idea to start this blog from watching the movie Julie & Julia, but also from attempting a few recipes from a fellow blogger just this past weekend! I have tons of recipes I plan to test out... So, here goes nothin'! Enjoy! xo.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

(Healthy) Minestra


A few of you have asked what I'll be making for dinner tonight, and so, here it is!

I just love it when Jaclyn shares her yummy, healthy recipes with me! And furthermore I am always beyond impressed when she rattles them off from memory while sitting in the office!

Minestra
from Jaclyn

Ingredients:
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic (to taste)
  • 1 Lg. white onion, chopped
  • 2 Med. heads of Escarole, chopped
  • 2 cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Lg carton chicken broth
  • 1 Sm. carton chicken broth
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • Parmesan cheese (The real stuff! Nothing from a can!)

Coat pan in olive oil
Add garlic (to taste)-- in my opinion, you can never have enough garlic!
Add onion, and brown
Add escarole, and cook down
Add cannellini beans, chicken broth, a little salt and pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg and bring to a boil
Cook 10 minutes
Top with parmesan cheese
Enjoy!

There it is, quick and easy! I hope it's as yummy as it sounds! We'll see!

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