Low Fat Minestrone Gratine Recipe

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray

1 small zucchini, diced

1 cup diced celery

28 ounces tomatoes, chopped

-- liquid reserved

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

15 ounces chickpeas, drained

4 slices french bread

--cut 1/2-inch thick

-- toasted

1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

chopped fresh parsley

Method

1.In large saucepan or Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spay, cook zucchini and celery over medium heat until tender.

Add tomatoes, 2 cups water, sugar and Italian seasoning.

Simmer, uncovered 15 to 20 minutes.

Add chickpeas; heat 10 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, preheat broiler, place bread on broiler pan.

Top each slice with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

Broil until cheese melts.

3.Ladle soup into bowl; top with mozzarella-covered French bread.

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each serving; top with parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

Preparation time: About 15 minutes.

Cooking time: About 30 to 35 minutes.

Per serving: About 314 cal, 17 g pro, 45 g car, 8 g fat, 24% cal from fat, 17 mg cholesterol, 993 mg sod, 6 g fiber.

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