Peruvian Minestrone (Menestrón) Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

avocado

🥗Healthier: none

💰Cheaper: none

Avocado adds creaminess and richness.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

pasta

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: none

Quinoa is gluten-free and adds protein.

Heat vegetable broth in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.

Add diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Stir in carrots and zucchini, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.

Add green beans and corn; simmer for 5 minutes more.

In a separate pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine sautéed onion and garlic with the vegetable mixture.

Stir in diced tomatoes and pasta; cook until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Season with chopped cilantro and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with avocado and cheese.

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