summer stew with herb butter

summer stew with herb butter
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

i made this simple stew using a recipe from vegetarian cooking for everyone last night. the herbs make for some fragrant vegetables which are the stars of the dish. it's more soupy stir fry than stew to me. great with some braised fingerling potatoes or toasted baguette and cheese.

simple summer stew
serves 4
1.5 tbs ea. of marjoram, basil & parsley
4 tbs soft butter
0.5 tbs lemon zest
0.5 tsp salt

1 tbs olive oil
1 small onion diced
2 cloves of garlic sliced
8 oz squash, sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
8 oz green beans, 3-in cut thin beans
1 large tomato, peeled, de-seeded, chopped
3 cups corn kernels (shucked from 3 ears of corn)

1. mix butter together with herbs, salt & lemon zest, then set aside.
2. heat the olive oil on high, then add the onion & garlic. saute for 1 min. add 1 cup of water, cover and lower heat to simmer for 5 min. add vegetables, cover and cook for 5 min or until tender. stir regularly. add herb butter mix and saute for a few mins. add cracked pepper and salt to taste.