Best Southwestern Stir Fried Zucchini Rinehart Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI RINEHART



Southwestern Stir-Fried Zucchini Rinehart image

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Summer     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 poblano chiles
1 large red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
6 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Roast and peel poblanos and bell pepper . Mince garlic cloves and cut zucchini into 2-inch-long spears. Chop cilantro. Cut poblanos and bell pepper into 2- by 1/4-inch strips.
  • Heat a dry small skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and toast cumin seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and several shades darker, being careful not to burn them. With a mortar and pestle coarsely grind cumin seeds.
  • In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook garlic, stirring, until softened, about a few seconds. Add zucchini and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add poblano and bell pepper strips and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add lime or lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve zucchini sprinkled with cilantro.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI



Stir-Fried Zucchini image

I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini are among our favorites. That is why this zucchini stir-fry is so popular at our house. -Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sliced zucchini
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH CORN AND SWEET BELL PEPPER



Stir-Fried Zucchini With Corn and Sweet Bell Pepper image

This is a Northeastern recipe using Southwestern seasonings. A year round recipe can us fresh corn during the growing season and canned corn in the rest of the year.

Provided by BeckyF

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, shopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch squares
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch dice or thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, vacuum-packed niblets or thawed frozen)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the onion in the olive oil over moderate heat until it is softened and just beginning to color around the edges, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and bell pepper.
  • Cook, stirring until the pepper begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the cumin and hot pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the zucchini and season with the salt.
  • Cook stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is tender but still firm, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the corn and cook, stirring frequently, until hot, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle on the lime juice and serve hot or at room temperature.

EASY ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY



Easy Zucchini Stir-Fry image

Sliced zucchini, sweet onion, and diced tomatoes are stir-fried with garlic for a quick and easy Italian-tasting vegetable side dish. Goes great with grilled chicken breast, fish, or pasta. Ever since I have been making it, my husband can eat almost all of it in one sitting!

Provided by sheistyb

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onion and cook until almost translucent, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until zucchini is slightly crisp, but not mushy, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes more. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 209.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Southwestern Chicken Stir-Fry image

A spicy marinade gives this veggie-packed stir-fry the flavors of the Southwest.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 29m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 small zucchini
1 small yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup medium picante sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix lime juice and chili powder in medium glass or plastic bowl; stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes. Cut zucchini and yellow squash into thin slices.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; rotate skillet to coat side.
  • Add chicken and marinade; stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add zucchini and yellow squash; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add chicken, picante sauce and cilantro; cook and stir until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

SOUTHWEST STIR FRY



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A good way to get all the food groups into one meal: Meat, vegetable, dairy, and bread! Fast, heatlthy, and tasty!

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 envelope fajita seasoning mix (1 -1 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 ounces chicken (cut into strips)
1 medium green pepper
1 small zucchini (biased sliced)
1/2 onion, chopped
2/3 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup cooked black beans
8 flour tortillas
1/2 cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or 1/2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Make marinade---------------.
  • Mix fajita mix, oil and water.
  • Add chicken to marinade.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Spray a large skillet with non stick cooking spray and heat on medium heat.
  • Add green pepper, zuchini, and onion.
  • Sautee until crisp tender.
  • Set vegetables aside.
  • Drain chicken and discard marinade.
  • Cook chicken in skillet for@ 4-5 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to skillet, and add salsa and chili powder and stir together.
  • Add corn and beans to skillet and cook for@ 1-2 more minutes or until heated through.
  • Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds to heat.
  • Cover them prior to microwaving.
  • Serve mixture on warm tortillas and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.9, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 718.6, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25.5

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