Summer Vegetable Stew Recipe
A hearty and healthy Summer Vegetable Stew packed with fresh zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, slowly cooked in vegetable broth to create a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for warm weather evenings or light dinners.
- Author: Ruby
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Vegetables
- 2 zucchini, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
Liquids & Seasoning
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and dice the onion into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and balanced flavors in the stew.
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: Place all the chopped vegetables into the crockpot and pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth. This will provide a savory base for the stew to cook in.
- Season the stew: Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to evenly distribute the seasoning throughout the mixture.
- Cook the stew: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 hours. This slow cooking process allows the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the stew warm, ideally with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Notes
- This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or basil during the cooking process.
- To make the stew heartier, you can add cooked beans or lentils before serving.
- If fresh tomatoes are not available, canned diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer stew, vegetable stew, crockpot recipe, vegan stew, healthy vegetable meal, slow cooker vegetables