Summer Stew

Name: Summer Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 1 1/4 Cup Water; 2 Onions, sliced; 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed; 6 Small zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 4 Small yellow crookneck squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 Green or red pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 Cups Snow peas, trimmed and left whole; 3 Cups Tomato chunks; 2 Cups Corn kernels; 1 Tbsp Soy sauce (optional); Seasonings (see hints); 1 Tbsp Cornstarch

By Mary McDougall

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients

1 1/4 Cup Water

2 Onions, sliced

2 Cloves Garlic, crushed

6 Small zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick

4 Small yellow crookneck squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick

1 Green or red pepper, coarsely chopped

2 Cups Snow peas, trimmed and left whole

3 Cups Tomato chunks

2 Cups Corn kernels

1 Tbsp Soy sauce (optional)

Seasonings (see hints)

1 Tbsp Cornstarch

Directions

1 Saute onions and garlic in 1/2 cup water in a large saucepan. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add both kinds of summer squash, green or red pepper, snow peas, and tomatoes, plus another 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add corn and chosen seasonings. Simmer an additional 10 minutes. Mix cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water. Gradually add to stew while stirring. Cook and stir until thickened. Serve hot over whole grains.

HINTS: This is a very low calorie stew. It is delicious with many different seasonings. Choose one of the four seasoning mixtures here, or use your own favorites.

2 1. 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro.

3 2. 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped, 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, dash lemon juice.

4 3. 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon dill weed, 1 teaspoon paprika 4. 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard.

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