Stir-Fried Zucchini
Serve up simplicity and flavor with this quick and healthy Stir-Fried Zucchini recipe! Perfectly seared zucchini rounds are tossed with fragrant garlic, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sesame for an irresistible combination of tastes and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy skillet dish features vibrant green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a finish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether served as a light side dish or paired with rice for a satisfying meal, this zucchini stir-fry is your go-to recipe for fresh, wholesome cooking. Packed with nutrients and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and pat them dry.
Slice the zucchinis into thin, even rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
Cut the green onions into small diagonal slices, separating the white and green parts.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure they don't burn.
Add the zucchini slices to the skillet in a single layer. Increase the heat to high and cook for approximately 3 minutes without stirring to allow them to sear slightly.
Stir the zucchinis gently, then add the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini is just tender but still bright green.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the green parts of the green onions and give everything a final toss.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.9 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5492 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1043 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
