Summer Stew

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

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

Step 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.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1442.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	736.5

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2307.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 22.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.7mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2602.6mg	0%

*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: 43.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 44.8%