Best Zucchiniyellow Squash Stir Fry Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY

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"With an abundance of squash, green peppers, tomatoes and onion from our garden, this fresh-tasting recipe is both easy and economical to prepare," writes Doris Stein from Ojai, California. For a more substantial side dish, add cubed cooked ham and sprinkle with cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut int 1/4-inch slices
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham, optional
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a skillet, saute the zucchini, green pepper and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomato and ham if desired; heat through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. remove from the heat. Top with cheese if desired; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

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This is a little mixture I threw together using veggies in the crisper. Turned out darned good! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! I used pre shredded carrots from a bag which is a HUGE time saver. It is colorful and flavorful.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium yellow squash
1 medium zucchini
1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 1/4 cups shredded carrots
2 tablespoons oil (I use new Enova oil, or vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
soy sauce, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

Wash squash and zucchini and cut in half.
Cut each half into about 1/2 inch slices.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
When oil is hot add red pepper.
Cook about 3 minutes.
Add squash, zucchini, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, pepper flakes and salt.
Cook about 4 minutes or more until the squash are ALMOST the texture you prefer over medium high heat.
Add carrots and cook at least 2 minutes more until carrots are how you prefer.
Adjust seasonings and add the cilantro and toss well.
Serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH STIR FRY

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A lovely veggie side dish. Wonderful summer squash blends nicely with onion in this quickie stir-fry.

Provided by Recipewrestler

Categories Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb small, fresh zucchini
1 lb small, fresh crookneck yellow squash
1 large yellow onion
3 teaspoons margarine
3 teaspoons water
salt and pepper

Steps:

Rinse zucchini and squash.
Cut into thin slices, discarding stems and bottoms.
Slice onion into thin rings.
Spray a wok or large, covered frying pan with cooking spray.
Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat.
Add zucchini, squash and onion.
Stir-fry for several minutes, until tender-crisp.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add 3 T water and cover.
Reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until mixture meets your criteria for doneness (We like ours slightly soft, others may prefer either crisp or very soft).

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SQUASH SKILLET

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Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet onion are cooked in butter for a perfect summer side for grilled meats or for a nice warm winter warm-up, when you are wishing for a summer side.

Provided by Holly Shaw

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter, or more as needed
1 Vidalia onion, cut into bite-size pieces
2 zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

YELLOW SQUASH AND TOFU STIR FRY

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A great, quick vegetarian dish that includes yellow squash, zucchini, and tofu, making for a beautifully-colored dish. Top with cheese, if desired. You can use butter instead of olive oil, if desired.

Provided by malevolentglitter

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow squash, cut into bite-size cubes
1 zucchini, cut into bite-size cubes
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into bite-size cubes
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and zucchini, cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a bowl.
Place skillet back over medium-high heat, place tofu pieces in the skillet, and top with brown sugar and soy sauce. Cook and stir until each side of tofu is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Return squash mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in Sriracha sauce and season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 19.7 g