Cucuzza Stew

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large cucuzza squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
  • 6 large basil leaves, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a 6 quart dutch oven. Saute Cucuzza, onions, garlic and peppers until translucent or about 5 or 6 minute Add the can of tomatoes and the juice and continue cooking on medium heat until it comes to a low simmer. Add the basil salt and pepper.
  2. Crack each egg onto the top of the stew. Be sure the mixture is at a low boil, then cover and cook until the yolks are hard.
  3. Serve with a fresh crusty bread.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

496 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 42.6g 15% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10005mg 100% DV
Potassium 359.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 109mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 32.1mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 127.3mg 10% DV
Iron 2.8mg 15% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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