Looking for a quick and flavorful side dish? This Zucchini Stir Fry is the perfect answer! Made with tender zucchini and an Asian-inspired sauce, it comes together in just a few minutes. It’s a simple, wholesome recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Before you get started / Kelley’s tips
- Prep Before You Start: This recipe moves fast, so have all your ingredients chopped, measured, and ready to toss in. It’ll make the cooking process a breeze.
- Don’t Overcook the Zucchini: Keep an eye on your veggies. You want them tender but still slightly crisp for the best texture.
- Add some sriracha or chili oil for a kick!
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Ingredients
- Zucchini: Tender and slightly sweet, it soaks up all the savory flavors of the sauce.
- Onion: Adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Garlic & Ginger: Give this stir fry so much flavor! I never do a stir fry without loads of fresh garlic and ginger!
- Sesame Oil: Adds a hint of nuttiness to the sauce.
- Honey: Balances out the savory and tangy elements.
- Soy Sauce: Adds the perfect umami punch. I like to use low sodium soy sauce to be able to control the saltiness.
- Rice Wine Vinegar: Gives the sauce some acidity and a hint of sweetness. Rice wine vinegar can be found in the international / asian section in the grocery store.
- Hoisin Sauce: Sweet, salty, and rich, it gives the sauce its signature depth and glossy texture.
How to make Zucchini Stir Fry
- Saute Zucchini and Onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in zucchini and onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the zucchini gets some color on it and it starts to get tender.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Add in the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and hoisin sauce. Toss to coat the zucchini in the sauce. Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired!
More Asian-Inspired Side Dishes
Recipe
Zucchini Stir Fry
Looking for a quick and flavorful side dish? This Zucchini Stir Fry is the perfect answer! Made with tender zucchini and Asian-inspired sauces, it comes together in just a few minutes. It's a simple, wholesome recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small knob ginger, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in zucchini and onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the zucchini gets some color on it and it starts to get tender.
- Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and hoisin sauce. Toss to coat the zucchini in the sauce.Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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