Minestrone with Spelt and Beans
calories: medium
category: soup
cost: low
difficulty: medium
preparation time: 60
Ingredients
Spelt a cup
Red beans 400 gr.
Tomatoes 2
Celery 1
Garlic a clove
Onions 1
Sage a sprig
Marjoram a pinch
Extra virgin olive oil as required
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste.
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Red beans 400 gr.
Tomatoes 2
Celery 1
Garlic a clove
Onions 1
Sage a sprig
Marjoram a pinch
Extra virgin olive oil as required
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste.
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Wine Tips
for your meals
Preparation Preparation When the water boils in the pot add the beans and let them boil. Dice the onion and let it brown together with the ripe tomatoes, celery, garlic, sage and marjoram. Put the extra virgin olive oil and the above flavorings and tomatoes into a terra cotta pot and brown them altogether.
Pass them through a masher together with the water where you have boiled the beans. Add the spelt and cook for about 40 minutes together with the salt. Before serving, add a little black pepper and a drop of extra virgin olive oil.
The Chef's tips We suggest you should drink the Cabernet with this dish. Curiosity Spelt is highly energetic and easy to digest, good for athletes and those who are on diet. It is food for Diabetics and possesses properties which combat stress and prevents the sugar your blood from rising. Only add the salt to the beans half way through the cooking time to prevent the beans from hardening
Pass them through a masher together with the water where you have boiled the beans. Add the spelt and cook for about 40 minutes together with the salt. Before serving, add a little black pepper and a drop of extra virgin olive oil.
