Yellow Squash and Zucchini Stir Fry
Bright, fresh, and bursting with garden flavors, this Yellow Squash and Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and healthy side dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Tender slices of yellow squash and zucchini are sautéed with fragrant garlic, sweet red onions, and a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes, then finished with a zesty squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Perfectly seasoned with a simple combination of salt and pepper, this stovetop favorite retains the veggies’ natural crispness while offering a delightful balance of flavors. It’s a vibrant, low-carb, and vegan dish that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or a hearty grain bowl. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a colorful addition to your entertaining menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Yellow squash
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the yellow squash and zucchini under running water. Cut off the ends and slice them into thin, even rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat for about 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the sliced red onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened.
Add the yellow squash and zucchini slices to the skillet. Stir well to coat them in the oil and aromatics.
Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir everything together and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish or light entrée. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4924 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1937 mg | 41% | |
*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.
