Tuscan White Bean w/ Basil Pesto - Healthy Living

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 roasted red pepper, finely minced
• 3 cups cooked cannelini beans
• 4 cups good quality chicken or vegetable stock
• Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
• Lemon
• 1 recipe pesto (see below)
• 4 cups of picked basil leaves
• 1/2 cup almonds or pine nuts
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• Zest and juice of one lemon
• 3-4 Tbsp grape seed oil
• 1/2 cup good extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper