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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    From Vegetarian Times, September 2009 Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                1 large onion, diced (2 cups)  |  
                                                1 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (2 cups)  |  
                                                2 cups low sodium vegetable broth  |  
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups cooked white beans, such as cannellini (or 1 15-oz can, rinsed and drained)  |  
                                                4 cups baby spinach (4 ozs)  |  
                                                2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)  |  
                                                2 teaspoons grated lemon zest  |  
                                                4 teaspoons finely chopped mint leaves  |  
                                                salt and pepper  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 2. Saute onion 3 to 5 minutes, or until translucent. 3. Add zucchini, and cook 8 minutes more, or until vegetables are well browned. 4. Add vegetable broth and water, and bring to a boil. 5. Stir in beans and spinach, and return to a boil. 6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted. 7. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and mint. 8. Season with salt and pepper if desired.                              | 
                         
                         
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