Description
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy Zucchini Stir Fry that comes together quickly for a delicious side dish or light main course. This Asian-inspired dish is packed with fresh veggies and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Stir Fry:
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper: Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just starting to soften.
- Cook garlic and ginger: Add and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in zucchini: Continue stir-frying for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
- Add sauces and seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make it a complete meal, add cooked tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
- For a low-sodium version, use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
