Spanish Summer Vegetable Stew

Name: Spanish Summer Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 50 ml Olive oil; 1 Onion, chopped; 2 Green peppers, cut up; 2 clove Garlic, crushed; 1 tsp Oregano; 6 Tomatoes, chopped, peeled; 1 Zucchini, sliced; 1 Eggplant; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper

Spanish Summer Vegetable Stew · ready in 40 min · 4 servings · 215 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

A rustic medley of gently sautéed summer vegetables simmered in olive oil, creating a rich, silky stew with deep sweetness, herbal warmth, and vibrant Mediterranean flavor.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 215
Difficulty: easy

Mediterranean Middle Eastern Main dishes Side dishes Meal prep Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

50 mlOlive oil
1Onion, chopped
2Green peppers, cut up
2 cloveGarlic, crushed
1 tspOregano
6Tomatoes, chopped, peeled
1Zucchini, sliced
1Eggplant
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper

Equipment

stovetop, casserole, chef knife, cutting board, ladle, lid, serving bowls, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and sauté base
Prepare all vegetables, then heat the olive oil in a casserole over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and green peppers until softened, then add the eggplant. · 10 min
What to look for: onion looks translucent and vegetables are glossy
Add remaining vegetables
Add the chopped tomatoes and sliced zucchini, season with salt, black pepper, and oregano, cover the casserole, and cook gently over medium-low heat until the vegetables release juices. · 15 min
What to look for: vegetables are tender and simmering in their juices
Finish and serve
Remove the casserole from the heat once all vegetables are fully tender, then spoon the stew into bowls and serve hot or allow it to cool for serving cold. · 2 min
What to look for: vegetables tender

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	215
Protein	5 g
Carbohydrates	20 g
of which sugars	11 g
Fat	15 g
of which saturated	2 g
Fibre	6 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 4 days
Freezer: yes, up to 3 months

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

sunflower oil: Use refined sunflower oil for neutral flavor.

Onion

shallot: Slightly sweeter than onion.

Green peppers, cut up

red bell pepper: Adds more sweetness and color.

Garlic

garlic paste: Stir in early to avoid bitterness.

Oregano

thyme: Add fresh herbs at the end.

Tomatoes

canned whole tomatoes: Drain excess liquid for thicker stew.