INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
olive oil or 1/4 cup water/broth (for water saute)
1
onion, diced
2
large carrots, diced
2
large celery stalks, chopped (leaves ok too)
3
garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp
herbs de provence or thyme
1/2 tsp
lavender, optional
red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup
dried quinoa
2 cans
white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can
diced tomatoes, with juices (fired roasted pref.)
7
– 8 cups vegetable broth or water
1
package (5 oz.) baby kale or 1 small bunch*
mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper