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Recipe Yield: 8
Serve with a crusty roll for a hearty lunch!
Ingredients:
- 1 (6.4 oz.) Pouch - Albacore White Tuna in Water
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can (15 oz.) white beans (cannellini)
- 1⁄2 cup dry orzo (or other small pasta)
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 oz. fresh spinach (about 2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in white beans, orzo and chicken broth and cook for 7 – 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in pesto and tuna. Add spinach and stir until just wilted.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese as desired.
| Amount Per Serving | DV%* | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | |
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugars | 2g | |
| Protein | 12g | |
| Vitamin A | 45% | |
| Vitamin C | 4% | |
| Calcium | 8% | |
| Iron | 8% |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
