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Colorful bowl of summer vegetable stew made with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and bell peppers

Summer Vegetable Stew

Light, hearty, and packed with seasonal produce, this Summer Vegetable Stew is the ultimate one-pot meal for warm-weather dinners. Easy, customizable, and nourishing.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 generous servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 ears of corn, kernels removed (or 1½ cups frozen corn)
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped zucchini, bell peppers, and corn. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth.
  5. Stir in thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in lemon juice just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Swap in any fresh summer produce you have on hand. This stew is highly flexible—try adding beans, greens, or serving over rice for extra heartiness.

  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetable stew, summer recipe, vegan, gluten-free, one-pot