Zucchini Stir Fry
Bright, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a light, satisfying side. Featuring tender-crisp zucchini, colorful red bell peppers, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this stir fry is infused with umami-rich soy sauce and a delightful hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add the perfect finishing touch for an extra layer of texture and flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegan-friendly recipe is a delicious way to incorporate fresh veggies into your meal rotation. Serve it alongside steamed rice or noodles, or enjoy it as a stand-alone dish for a nourishing, flavor-packed experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 inch piece ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Begin by washing and slicing the zucchini into thin rounds and set aside.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Peel the ginger and either mince or grate it. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and the small onion.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper to the pan and stir fry for about 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Increase the heat to high and add the sliced zucchini, stirring frequently, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes. The zucchini should be slightly tender but still have some crunch.
Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes and mix them into the stir fry.
Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
Chop the green onions into small pieces and use them as a garnish before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy it as a light, healthy main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4899 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1600 mg | 34% | |
*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.
