Subj : Re: Derek Sarno To : Kurt Weiske From : Dave Drum Date : Wed Jan 15 2025 20:31:00 -=> Kurt Weiske wrote to All <=- KW> I've really enjoyed watching Derek Sarno on YouTube. I've been trying KW> to cook more vegetarian dishes, as I'm surrounded by them in my house KW> now. He's got a great style, focuses on flavors and makes quick meals KW> that look great for 1-2 people but could scale, too. Worth a watch. KW> https://www.youtube.com/@DerekSarnoChef Altho I'm a dedicated omnivore I do enjoy the occasional all plant-based meal. Usually a salad. Good to see others besides Ruth and me posting in here. There is room for all at the table. MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone Categories: Vegan, Soups, Greens, Beans, Squash Yield: 10 Servings 4 lg Stems Swiss chard (1/2 lb) +=OR=+ 1/2 lb Fresh baby spinach 2 tb Olive oil 1 md Red onion; fine chopped 6 c Vegetable broth 29 oz (2 cans) fire-roasted diced - tomatoes; undrained 16 oz Can kidney beans; rinsed, - drained 15 oz Garbanzo beans; rinsed, - drained 1 md Yellow summer squash; halved - cut in 1/4" slices 1 md Red or yellow bell pepper; - cared, fine chopped 1 md Carrot; fine chopped 2 cl Garlic; minced 1 1/2 c Rotini pasta or small shells 1/4 c Prepared pesto MMMMM---------------------OPTIONAL TOPPINGS-------------------------- Additional prepared pesto Shredded Parmesan cheese * Crushed red pepper flakes Minced fresh basil * If used this removes it from the "vegan" category Cut stems from chard; chop stems and leaves separately. Reserve leaves for adding later. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and chard stems; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 6 qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, squash, pepper, carrot and garlic. Cook, covered, on low 6 to 8 hours, until vegetables are tender. Stir in pasta and reserved chard leaves. Cook, covered, on low 20-25 minutes longer, until pasta is tender; stir in pesto. If desired, serve with additional pesto, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Makes: 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts) By: Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... Salad? That's what my food eats. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: Outpost BBS * Johnson City, TN (1:18/200) .