Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender zucchini and earthy mushrooms served over fluffy rice. This dish is a simple, healthy, and satisfying vegetarian meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they start to soften and brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for another 3–4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper; stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Cook for an additional minute to let flavors combine.
- Serve the stir-fried vegetables over warm cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, toss in some tofu cubes or cooked chicken strips.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste depending on your preference for saltiness.
- Use brown rice for a healthier whole grain option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg