Midwest Auction Market Vegetable Medley

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A vibrant seasonal vegetable stew inspired by the fresh produce often featured in regional estate auctions, simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs. This american-inspired vegetarian ready in about 35 minutes pairs Zucchini, Yellow squash, Red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes Zucchini
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes Yellow squash
• 1, diced into 1/2-inch cubes Red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup, finely diced Yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tsp Chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced zucchini, 1 medium diced yellow squash, and 1 diced red bell pepper to the pot. Stir to coat in oil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth, add 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender but still hold their shape, stirring once halfway through.