Zucchini and Squash Stir Fry
A delicious and healthy stir fry made with zucchini, squash, and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- 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
Let's Get Started
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini and squash to the skillet, and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 5g