Vegetable Stew

The green chili pepper adds delicious spice and flavor to this potato, corn, and summer squash stew.

104kcal per serving
4 gprotein
23 gcarbohydrates
1 gfat
8servings (1 1/4 cup (394g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 104 kcal
Total fat 1 g 1%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 37 mg 2%
Total carbohydrates 23 g 8%
Dietary fiber 4 g 14%
Total sugars 7 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 42 mg 3%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 620 mg 13%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Put water and bouillon in large pot and bring to a boil.
  3. Add potatoes and carrots and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, except for tomatoes, and continue cooking for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Remove 4 chunks of squash and purée in blender.
  6. Return puréed mixture to pot and let cook for 10 minutes more.
  7. Add tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to allow stew to thicken.

Notes

Learn more about: Potatoes Carrots Summer Squash Corn Herbs Garlic Onions Tomatoes

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/vegetable-stew, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vegetable Stew?

One serving has 104 kcal. The recipe makes 8 servings (1 1/4 cup (394g) each).

How much protein is in Vegetable Stew?

4 g of protein per serving, with 23 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Vegetable Stew?

13 ingredients: 3 cups water, 1 vegetable bouillon (low sodium, cube), 2 cups white potatoes (cut into 2-inch strips), 2 cups carrots (sliced), 4 cups summer squash (cut into 1-inch chunks) and 1 cup summer squash (cut into 4 chunks) ….