Fall Vegetable Stew

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This vegetable stew is a cozy dish for two that highlights the best of late-summer, early-fall produce. Simmered with warm spices and a savory broth, the vegetables become tender and absorb the flavors of the broth. It’s delicious served with warm naan on the side for dipping .

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Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.

  • This stew features seasonal produce, including zucchini, butternut squash and carrot.
  • Butternut squash adds fiber to this stew. Eating enough fiber can help you feel satiated for longer periods of time.
  • You can easily double this recipe to make leftover stew to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients for a vegetable stew including squash herbs spices and produce arranged on a surface

Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)

  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)

  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (½-inch; 1 small squash)

  • 1 small zucchini, cut into ½-inch half-moons ( cups)

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds (½ cup)

  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (¾ cup)

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (1 cup)

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 cups unsalted vegetable broth

  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed butternut squash and the prepped zucchini, carrots, bell pepper and tomato; cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon each coriander, cinnamon, paprika and salt, and ¼ teaspoon each pepper and turmeric.

    Pot of stew with mixed vegetables on a stovetop including zucchini sweet potato and tomatoes

    Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.

  2. Add 2 cups broth; stir and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

    A pot of mixed vegetables and broth being prepared on a stovetop

    Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.

  3. Increase heat to a lively simmer; cook, uncovered, until the liquid is thick and reduced, 10 to 15 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; stir to combine. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

    A pot of vegetable stew on a stovetop

    Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I scale this recipe to make more servings?

    Yes, you can easily double this recipe to serve four instead of two. You may need to adjust the cook time of the vegetables.

EatingWell.com, September 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
8g Fat
39g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 1519µg
Vitamin C 114mg 126%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 5mg 35%
Folate 102µg
Vitamin K 31µg
Sodium 511mg 22%
Calcium 162mg 12%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 102mg 24%
Potassium 1276mg 27%
Zinc 1mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.