Zucchini and Squash Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
• Green onions - 2, sliced (for garnish)
• Black pepper - To taste
• Salt - To taste
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Yellow squash - 2 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 2 medium, sliced

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced zucchini and squash to the skillet, and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the sauce over the zucchini and squash, and stir fry for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice.