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Crockpot Summer Meals Healthy: 5 Fresh Veggie Stew Tips


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

A light and nutritious vegetable stew perfect for summer, cooked effortlessly in your crockpot.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups diced zucchini
  • 2 cups diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In the crockpot, combine zucchini, bell peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, basil, oregano, and black pepper.
  3. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. In the last hour of cooking, add corn and green beans. Stir to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust salt as necessary before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add any other summer vegetables like squash or eggplant.
  • Serve with whole grain bread for a complete meal.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Keywords: crockpot summer meals healthy, vegetable stew, healthy crockpot recipes, summer vegetable recipes