Description
Zucchini Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the delightful combination of fresh zucchini and onions in a savory sauce. This quick recipe takes just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Whether served as a side dish alongside rice or enjoyed as a light main course, this stir fry is both healthy and customizable. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Perfect for families and anyone looking to incorporate more vegetables into their meals, Zucchini Stir Fry offers endless variations by adding your favorite proteins or other vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 1/2 yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Chop the zucchini and onion into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-low heat, then sauté the chopped onion for about 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium, add chopped zucchini along with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and hoisin sauce, then cook for about 5-8 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg