Zucchini Stir Fry
This easy zucchini stir-fry recipe is packed with nutrients and ready in under 30 minutes. It's plant-based, bursting with flavor, and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchinis sliced (approximately 3 cups)
- 5 cremini mushrooms Sliced. OR shiitake. (approximately 1 cup)
- Pinch of salt for seasoning zucchini and mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon oil or water for cooking
- ¼ cup pine nuts optional
- Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 teaspoons black or white sesame seeds optional
- Rice or noodles optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil or water.
- Add sliced zucchini and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes, or until slightly softened.
- Add mushrooms, pine nuts, and another pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in the sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat. Serve over rice or noodles if desired. Top with sesame seeds and green onions, a drizzle of sesame oil, and/or add chili paste or Sriracha if desired.
Notes
Optional additions
- 1–2 teaspoon sesame seeds (for topping)
- 1–2 chopped green onions (for topping)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon chili paste or Sriracha
- Rice or noodles
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1687mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
