Zucchini Stir Fry
A quick and healthy stir fry featuring fresh zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, and your choice of protein, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Zucchini, cut into strips
- 2 Carrots, cut into strips
- 1 Bell pepper, cut into strips
- 200g Tofu, or Shrimp/Chicken
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by cutting zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers into strips.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Introduce the carrots and bell peppers and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- Add zucchini and tofu (or shrimp/chicken) and stir fry for an additional 4-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Pour soy sauce into the stir fry, mix well, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Can be served with rice, quinoa, or noodles. Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Stir Fry, Quick Meal, Vegetarian, Healthy
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