Minestra is an Italian dish that’s not just soup as its translation leads us to believe. My Nonna in Lazio called this dish full of healthy greens and beans and even cotechino, minestra. It’s very nutritious and low in fat, and despite its looks, it’s absolutely delicious! Originally published October 19, 2012. My family’s minestra... The post Minestra: Healthy Italian Greens and Beans appeared first on European Food and Travel.