Description
This Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dish packed with fresh vegetables and a savory soy sauce glaze. Perfect as a light main dish or side!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons or thin rounds
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (any color)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup snap peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or sesame oil for more flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish (optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Slice the zucchinis, bell pepper, and onion. Grate the ginger and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or sesame oil) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the zucchini slices to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the zucchini becomes tender but still slightly crisp. You can cook it longer if you prefer softer zucchini.
- Add Flavorings:
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey or maple syrup (if using). Stir everything to coat the vegetables in the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Remove from heat and transfer the stir fry to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the zucchini stir fry on its own as a light meal or alongside rice, quinoa, or noodles for a more filling dish.
Notes
- Add-ins: You can customize the stir fry by adding other vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, or broccoli. Tofu or chicken can be added for extra protein.
- Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less honey or maple syrup, or skip it altogether for a more savory flavor.
- Sauce Variation: For a stronger flavor, you can also add a dash of hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, or a little peanut butter to the stir fry sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian, Vegan, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0 g