Summer Stew

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this refreshing and hearty Summer Stew—a colorful medley of garden-fresh vegetables simmered to perfection. Packed with zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and tender baby spinach, this dish captures the essence of summer in every bite. The addition of fresh basil and thyme, coupled with a splash of zesty lemon juice, elevates the stew with bright, herbaceous notes. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot recipe is easy to make, light yet satisfying, and perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner. Serve it as a standalone entrée or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 50 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 units garlic cloves
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 medium yellow squash
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 10 units fresh basil leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into half-moons and dice the red bell pepper. Add them to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth, fresh thyme sprigs, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the flavors to meld together.

6. Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in the sweet corn kernels and baby spinach. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the corn is heated through.

7. Chop the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the stew along with the lemon juice for a burst of freshness.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (658.9g)

Calories		274
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.5 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	2.0 g	10%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.7 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		741 mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate		40.9 g	15%
	Dietary Fiber	9.2 g	33%
	Total Sugars	16.5 g
Protein		9.9 g	20%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		108 mg	8%
Iron		3.3 mg	18%
Potassium		1367 mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 371 cal (31.3%%)

Protein: 159 cal (13.4%%)

Carbs: 656 cal (55.3%%)