INGREDIENTS
For the Turkey Meatballs:
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
– 1 large egg
– 4 teaspoons dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley
For the Soup:
– 1 cup whole-wheat pasta, such as rotini or farfalle
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
– 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
– 2 carrots, peeled and diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
– 1 cup green beans, cut or broken into 1-inch pieces
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 14.5-oz can of diced tomatoes
– 16 ounces fresh spinach, or 1 box frozen spinach
– 1 15-oz can red kidney beans
– Parmesan cheese