Description
Savory zucchini mushroom stir-fry delivers a quick, wholesome Asian-inspired meal packed with garden-fresh vegetables and umami depth. Crisp zucchini and earthy mushrooms dance together in a sizzling wok, promising delicious nutrition you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound zucchini, sliced
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Optional: soy sauce
- Optional: sesame oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet or traditional wok with olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating an even heat distribution across the cooking surface.
- Introduce sliced zucchini and mushrooms into the hot pan, tossing vigorously to ensure uniform cooking and preventing sticking or burning.
- Allow vegetables to sauté for 5-7 minutes, developing a golden exterior while maintaining a crisp interior texture.
- Incorporate freshly minced garlic and finely chopped onion into the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to release aromatic flavors and prevent garlic from scorching.
- Gently pour vegetable broth into the pan, creating a light sauce that will enhance the vegetables’ natural essence.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture, allowing the liquid to gradually condense and create a silky coating on the vegetables.
- Season the stir-fry with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and balancing the overall flavor profile.
- Enhance the dish with optional flavor boosters like a subtle splash of soy sauce, a drizzle of sesame oil, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for those desiring additional complexity.
- Transfer the vibrant, steaming stir-fry directly onto a bed of fluffy rice or tender noodles, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Slice zucchini and mushrooms uniformly to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving quickly to maintain crisp texture and prevent soggy vegetables.
- Choose fresh, firm mushrooms and zucchini for maximum flavor and nutritional value.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding fresh chili for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg