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Vegetarian Cacciatore

Taking a classic Italian dish and making it vegetarian with this Vegetarian Cacciatore. This recipe may use simple ingredients but it results in a dish that is hearty and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cacciatore, hearty, italian, vegetables, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 99kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Slicing Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Sauté Pan
  • Wooden or rubber spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Vidalia Onion small to medium slice
  • 1 Zucchini medium dice (one large or two small)
  • 8 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms already sliced in the package
  • 1 Bell Pepper medium dice (use yellow or orange to give the dish a bit of color)

Instructions

  • Wash and dry zucchini and bell pepper - medium dice and set aside
  • Peel and quickly rinse Vidalia onion - slice into medium sized pieces
  • Slice 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • Add two tablespoons of olive oil to sauté pan on medium to medium high heat
  • Once warmed, put garlic and Vidalia onions into the pan - sauté until onion is translucent
  • Next add diced Zucchini in an even layer, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper - leave for 5-6 mins until lightly browned
  • Mix onions, garlic and zucchini around the pan to ensure nothing is burning
  • Add Baby Bella Mushrooms - leave for 5-6 mins, stirring minimally to ensure all mushrooms are browning
  • Mix in Bell Pepper and cook for 3 minutes - I don't cook these too long because I don't want them to get mushy
  • Add in your sauce - Use my Quick Tomato Sauce recipe on the blog
  • Bring to a quick boil then reduce to simmer for 10-15 mins. - at this point you are simply allowing the flavors to meld together!
  • Serve over rice, pasta, polenta or with Italian Bread!

Notes

NOTES: 
  • Nutrition facts & Cost do not include the tomato sauce - you can refer to my Quick Tomato Sauce recipe on the blog for additional information
  • You can refer to my Homemade Italian Bread recipe if you want to pair with bread
  • If you decide to pair with rice or pasta, simply follow the recipes on the box you use

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 824IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg