This Zucchini stir fry is a vegan, gluten-free, low-carb side dish and perfects to serve with rice or quinoa. Also, this zucchini stir fry is packed with tons of nutrients and is perfect for the keto diet.
Stir-fried veggies are quick and fun dishes indeed. I love stir fry and sauteed vegetables. You can make them as a side or as a main course also. And more than anything stir-frying is the best method to cook veggies as the nutrients stay intact in this cooking method.
Zucchini stir fry is an easy and quick vegan zucchini recipe. Add some summer squash or yellow zucchini for a colorful, vibrant, delicious zucchini stir-fry. Also, you can make them with minimal ingredients and spices. They will taste good too. This vegan as well as gluten-free.
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Why you'll love this zucchini stir fry?
I'm absolutely in love with this zucchini stir fry and I'm sure you will also love them. Just play around with spices, zucchini best absorbs the flavor of spices they are cooked into.
- easy to make
- vegan and plant based
- can be made with different flavors
- gluten-free
- 10 minutes cooking time
- few pantry ingredients
How to make zucchini stir fry?
Ingredients for Zucchini Stir-fry
1. Zucchini- This is the hero ingredient. I have taken green and yellow (squash) types. Here you may love to add some other veggies like carrots, beans, mushrooms to the stir-fry recipe.
2. Onion & Garlic - Onion and garlic add flavor to the dish. Alternatively, you may also add onion flakes/ powder and garlic flakes/ powder. But fresh minced garlic has that strong flavor to the next level. In such recipes, I always prefer fresh onion and fresh garlic.
3. Stir-fry Sauce- Here are many options you can use. But my recipe has only simple salt, pepper, hot sauce in it. Or simply you can add salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika. Also, you can use direct stir-fry sauce for this recipe.
Other variations of spices:
Add lots of minced garlic and herbs of choice along with salt and pepper with the zucchini and squash for fresh herb-y flavor.
Mexican - Cumin powder, chili powder, paprika, salt & pepper or taco seasoning
Indian- add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, paprika along with salt & pepper.
Chinese/ Asian - Add stir-fry sauce and simmer to dry for 1 minute. Another option is to stir fry with teriyaki sauce.
Italian - Add Italian herb mix or seasoning mix.
Instructions: Step-by-step
Step 1: Prep Vegetables:
Eash and clean the zucchini. NO need to peel off the skin. Chop into equal-sized pieces. I have chopped it into bite-sized cubes. Slice or roughly chop onions and finely mince the garlic pods.
Step 2: Saute/ Stir fry:
Heat oil in a pan. Now add garlic and onion to the pan. Saute till translucent. Then add zucchini. Stir fry on high flame for 2 minutes, stirring once in between.
Step 3: Add seasoning & saute
Now add salt and pepper. Add hot sauce or paprika & cayenne pepper to this. Keep flame medium-high and cook for 5 - 7 minutes till zucchini is tender and cooked. Stir them carefully to avoid making the zucchini soggy.
If you want to balance out the spice with a little sweet touch, add a tsp of honey/ maple or any sweet chili sauce. Teriyaki sauce also goes best with stir-fried veggies.
If you like spicy, add hot sauce 1 tsp too. I have added hot sauce along with paprika as I like spicy ones more. Also, I have added dried red chili which is totally optional.
What to serve with Stir-fried Zucchini?
Serve this zucchini stir fry with any of the main course, it will go well with all. Try this with steam rice and drizzle some dipping sauce over them.
Add this to your burrito bowl or to the tacos. Serve them with pasta or noodles, You will love them too.
How to store and reheat?
Leftover can stay food for 2 - 3 days in refrigerator when packed right in air tight box with lid. But they may turn soggy when stored. To reheat, microwave the leftover in microwave-safe container for 1 minute or till the food is hot enough. You may stir it in the half way for even heating.
Or transfer the content to a skillet and heat on medium heat till it's hot enough.
Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe
Zucchini Stir Fry
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 green zucchini
- 2 yellow squash
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 small onion
- 4 - 6 garlic pods
- 1 dry red chilli or crushed chili flakes
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- salt & black pepper to taste
Alternative spices (option 1)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Alternative spices (option 2)
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tsp tobasco or any hot sauce
Instructions
- Wash and clean zucchini.
- Now chop the zucchini into bite-sized cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add chopped onion, garlic and saute till translucent.
- Add dry red chilli pieces or chili flakes
- Now add chopped zucchini. Give a nice gentle stir.
- Keep flame on high and saute for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Stir in between to avoid sticking or burning.
- Add spices, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Cover with a lid and keep on medium to high flame for 4 - 5 minutes.
- Check with a fork if zucchini is cooked or not.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle some chopped parsley.
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