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Zucchini Stir Fry

Quick Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb), sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Sesame seeds and sliced scallions, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  2. Push zucchini to one side of the pan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the open space and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix into the zucchini.
  3. Pour soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar over the zucchini. Toss for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats everything. Serve topped with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

For the best browning, resist the urge to move the zucchini around in the first step. If you double the recipe, cook the zucchini in two batches so the pan stays hot.