Best 8 Summer Zucchini Stew Recipes

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In the realm of summer delights, few things compare to the humble zucchini. This versatile vegetable takes center stage in a symphony of flavors in our curated collection of zucchini stew recipes. From classic stews brimming with garden-fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and herbs to innovative twists that incorporate global flavors and unique ingredients, this article is a culinary journey for zucchini enthusiasts. Discover the comforting simplicity of a traditional Italian zucchini stew, where zucchini, tomatoes, and basil dance in harmony. Embark on a Mediterranean adventure with a stew that marries zucchini with briny olives, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic oregano. For a taste of the Orient, try a Thai-inspired stew that brings together the vibrancy of coconut milk, the warmth of curry paste, and the freshness of zucchini. And for those seeking a hearty and flavorful vegetarian main course, a hearty zucchini and chickpea stew, rich in spices and textures, will surely satisfy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI STEW



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Provided by A Family Feast

Categories     soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pound ground beef 15% fat (85/15)
1 cup onion diced
1 ½ tablespoons garlic minced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 small green bell pepper diced, about one cup
2 stalks celery minced fine, about one cup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds zucchini cut into bite sized pieces, see tip in notes below
1 pound potatoes such as all purpose or new red, see tip in notes below
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup Parmesan grated plus more for serving
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat and add the ground beef, onion, garlic, pepper flakes, green pepper, celery, salt and pepper and sauté until meat has browned and the vegetables almost tender.
  • Add zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes and water. Bring to a gentle bubble, cover and reduce heat to low to medium low and cook for ten minutes.
  • Remove cover and add in tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes or just until the zucchini is cooked. Do not overcook the zucchini.
  • Remove from heat and add the cup of Parmesan and taste for additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan and crusty bread.

SUMMER STEWED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES



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This makes a great side dish for italian-style chicken.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tbsp olive oil
3 tsp minced garlic
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 medium fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in lg saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions until tender.
  • 2. Add tomatoes. Cook, stirring until tomatoes soften. Add remaining ingredients and cook until zucchini is soft, about 20 mins.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI STEW



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Meet the Cook: This recipe's "famous" with my friends and the younger friends of my grown daughter and granddaughter. I make it for potlucks and other get-togethers. The town where I live is now considered "city". When my late husband and I loved here 40 years ago, though, it was country. He was an ex-farm boy, and always had a large vegetable garden. We were well supplied for winter! -Helen Miller, Hickory Hills, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1-1/2 cups sliced celery (3/4-inch pieces)
8 medium fresh tomatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into sixths
1-1/2 cups tomato juice
4 small zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups canned whole kernel corn, drained
2 medium green peppers, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add celery and cook for 15 minutes; drain. , Add tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add corn and peppers; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and water; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ZUCCHINI STEW



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This is my mother's recipe. It's delicious.

Provided by MARY ANN PUTMAN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 zucchini, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
2 cups uncooked white rice
3 pounds ground beef
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine zucchini and onion. Cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in tomatoes and rice; reduce heat and simmer.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until brown. Stir into soup, adding more water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer 20 minutes more, until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 205.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ZUCCHINI STEW



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Fill up on nutritious veggies with this Zucchini Stew recipe. It's a powerhouse meal complete with navy beans, basil, and kale!

Provided by Sarah Bond

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL)
½ medium white or yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini*)
2 cups marinara sauce (450 g)
1 15-oz can navy beans (425 g)
1 cup chopped kale
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Flavor Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and zucchini to the pan, cooking until onion and zucchini are a bit soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stewify: Stir in marinara sauce and beans. Continue cooking, covered, for 5 minutes until marinara sauce is hot and gently simmering.
  • Greens: Stir in chopped kale and basil. Cook until kale wilts, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve: Season with salt and pepper, as needed, then serve warm!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 682 mg, Fiber 7.1 g, Sugar 13.1 g

SPICED STEWED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
Coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it
1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/3 palm full
1 can chick peas, 14 ounces, drained
1 can diced tomatoes in juice, 14 ounces
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, a palm full, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over moderate heat. Go 1 turn of the pan with a slow stream of extra-virgin olive oil. Add crushed garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan. Saute garlic and red pepper flakes 1 or 2 minutes. Add zucchini and season with salt, cumin and chili powder. Saute, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add chick peas, tomatoes and scallions to the pan and stir to combine. Cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and serve.
  • To reduce the heat level, omit the red pepper flakes from the recipe and method.

ZUCCHINI STEW - VEGETARIAN



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This chunky stew delightfully uses the abundant zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and green beans my garden produces. It is perfect for a summer dinner or a cool weather lunch. I serve it with buttered crusty bread. Use your largest dutch oven to make this recipe, as it makes a lot! Leftovers freeze well. Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to suit your tastes. The amount listed will give a mild tongue tingle. I usually chop up and throw in the entire green pepper, unless I can use the other half within a couple of days.

Provided by Deb Wolf

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs zucchini, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces green beans, cut (fresh or frozen)
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 1/2 cups tomatoes, peeled and diced or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Partially peel the zucchini, leaving some peel, like stripes. Cut zucchini into 1/2" chunks.
  • Saute onion, garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes in oil until onion is translucent.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
  • Bring to a low simmer, cover and cook about 1 hour or until the potatoes are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 391.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 8

SUMMER VEGETABLE STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Stew     Vegetarian     Basil     Corn     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium zucchini, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups)
1 medium yellow squash, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh corn kernels (cut from about 2 ears)
2 tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons minced fresh orégano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the zucchini, the yellow squash, the bell pepper, and the corn, and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, the oregano, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the stew, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Simmer the stew, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more, or until the excess liquid is evaporated, sprinkle it with the basil, and serve it warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-shredded zucchini or a food processor to quickly shred it.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, use 1 teaspoon of dried basil instead.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve over rice, quinoa, or your favorite pasta.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken.

Conclusion:

This summer zucchini stew is a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh zucchini. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual weekend lunch. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy the taste of summer!

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