Name: Zucchini Stir Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini (chopped); 1/2 yellow onion (chopped); 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce; 1 1/2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Stir fried zucchini and onions in a sweet and savory sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes. This dish is delicious over rice or all on its own!

I don’t know about you… but I’m a sucker for a good stir fry. From the tender crisp veggies to the deliciously flavorful sauce, it’s a quick and easy dinner that’s both healthy and satisfying. And this Zucchini Stir Fry does not disappoint!

A simple combination of zucchini, onions, and garlic, it’s delicious as is… and it’s also the perfect base for additional veggies or any of your favorite meats.

As for the sauce, this one is as simple as it is delicious. Made with equal parts soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and hoisin sauce, it’s the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and umami. Add crushed red pepper flakes and sesame seeds and you have an addictive flavor profile that’s sure to become a staple on your dinner rotation!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Zucchini – Zucchini is the main ingredient in this recipe. I used 3 medium zucchini, which equates to about 5 cups chopped.

Onion – Onion adds delicious flavor and texture to this recipe. I used 1/2 of a large yellow onion, but you can feel free to substitute red, white, sweet, or even green onion.

Sesame oil – I used 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil to sauté the vegetables. Sesame oil has a distinctly delicious flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in this recipe.

Garlic – Fresh minced garlic adds a sweet, buttery flavor when it’s sautéed with the onion. I used 4 cloves, but you can feel free to adjust the amount according to taste.

Soy sauce – Soy sauce infuses the zucchini with a salty, umami flavor. I used 1 1/2 Tablespoons of regular soy sauce (feel free to use low sodium if you prefer).

Teriyaki sauce – Teriyaki sauce, combined with the soy sauce, adds just the right touch of sweetness to this recipe. I used 1 1/2 Tablespoons of teriyaki sauce.

Hoisin sauce – Hoisin sauce is thicker than both soy and teriyaki sauce and adds additional savory + sweet flavor to this recipe. I used 1 1/2 Tablespoons of hoisin sauce.

Sesame seeds – Sesame seeds are a delicious garnish and add a touch of nuttiness to this recipe. I used about 1/2 teaspoons.

Crushed red pepper – Crushed red pepper flakes are the perfect finishing touch and add a bit of heat to this recipe. I used about 1 teaspoon.

how to make zucchini stir fry

Chop the zucchini and onions. Chop the zucchini and onion into bite sized pieces as desired. Set aside.

Sauté the onions, garlic and zucchini. Heat the oil over medium-low heat. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the zucchini and sauces. Add the zucchini and sauces. Increase the heat to medium and sauté 5-8 minutes, until tender crisp.

Garnish and enjoy. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve over rice or enjoy as is!

Recipe Variations

Add additional vegetables like mushrooms, green peppers, or bok choy
Substitute vegetable or avocado oil for the sesame oil
Slice the zucchini into rings or half moons
Add ground turkey, ground beef, or chicken breast
Add 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice
Use any combination of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and hoisin sauce
Add a squeeze of sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra heat
Serve over cauliflower rice

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