Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker)
Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker) brims with tender vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and small ditalini pasta in a tomato-rich broth. A swirl of pesto at the end adds herbal depth and a hint of richness, making it a cozy choice for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in the bottom of a 4- or 6-quart slow cooker on High. Add the zucchini, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper, then stir to combine.
- 2
Pour in the vegetable stock, chickpeas, undrained tomatoes, and green beans. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
- 3
Add the ditalini and cook for 1 more hour. Stir in the pesto and serve.
- Calories 213.14 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.2 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 32.19 g 12%
- Total Fat 6.0 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.55 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 341.1 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 6.65 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 545.25 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 64.23 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 9.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Set It and Forget It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 7 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, and Ditalini Pasta. Each serving provides about 213.14 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker) made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, Ditalini Pasta, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker)?
- About 7 hrs 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker) healthy?
- Set-It-and-Forget-It Veggie Minestrone (Slow Cooker) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 213.14 calories and 7.2 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 341.1 mg (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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