A taste of Tuscany

The other day I decided to go through all of my recipes on my computer and delete some of the ones I knew I would no longer use because either they had ingredients I wouldn't use (like packaged and prepared things), or because I just knew it wouldn't be something I would realistically try. I have been "collecting" recipes for a long time and I had A LOT to go through! The good part was I deleted a lot. The even better part was I found some that I have decided to try. I've also started a special recipe binder that contains only recipes that I've tried and know are good and keepers! 

This is a recipe for one of those that I found on my computer. I honestly don't know where it came from, but it turned out really good!

Tuscan Dinner

serves 3-4

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 zucchini, chopped 
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 (15oz) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed & drained
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 
• 1-2 cups chopped spinach
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese

Methods/steps

1. Heat oil in skillet. Add zucchini and next 5 ingredients, sauté 10 min.
2. Stir in tomato, beans, and rosemary, cook 5 min.
3. Add spinach, salt, pepper to zucchini mixture. Cook until spinach wilts.
4. Serve, and sprinkle cheese on top.

I served this with brown rice, and homemade whole wheat biscuits. It was a good, healthy meal. Oh - and I added some cooked sausage to Paul's - he still likes his meat. :)  

God Bless