**Explore the vibrant flavors of Carrot and Squash Stir-Fry: A Culinary Journey Awaits**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful Carrot and Squash Stir-Fry recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a harmonious blend of sweet carrots, tender squash, and an array of aromatic spices, all coming together in a vibrant stir-fry dish. From a classic stir-fry to a delightful vegan variation, each recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and culinary skills. Dive into a world of textures and flavors as you explore the versatility of these humble vegetables. Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and satisfaction that awaits you in this extraordinary stir-fry experience.
RAINBOW CARROT STIR-FRY
In January, a friend gave me beautiful lacquered chopsticks from Shanghai. That was a spur for me to pull out my wok for a stir-fry of spring onions and young carrots of all colors: purple and dark red-orange, yellow and the familiar orange. I've made many rainbow pepper stir-fries, but this time I used my multicolored carrots, and cut them into matchsticks so they would cook quickly along with the spring onions. I wanted this to be a main dish, so I added tofu, as well as the aromatics that I always use in my stir-fries: garlic, ginger, dry sherry, soy sauce and a bit of sugar. The list of ingredients in stir-fry recipes can look long, even daunting. But most of the ingredients don't require knife skills, just measuring spoons, so the preparation is simple. And the actual cooking goes very quickly, so quickly that it's important to have everything prepped and within reach of your wok. Read through the recipe a couple of times before you begin cooking, because once you start, you won't have time to refer to it.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories quick, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drain and dry tofu slices on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, rice wine and stock. Combine salt and sugar in another small bowl. In another bowl, dissolve cornstarch or arrowroot in 2 tablespoons stock or water; stir well. Have ingredients within reach of pan.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon oil by adding it to the sides of the pan or wok and swirling, then add tofu and stir-fry until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Add remaining soy sauce; stir-fry until no liquid is visible in pan. Remove tofu to a plate.
- Swirl in remaining oil; add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add carrots and white and light green parts of onions or scallions; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add salt, pepper and sugar; toss together and add soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return tofu to wok along with sesame seeds and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch or arrowroot slurry and add it to pan along with cilantro and onion greens. Stir until everything is lightly glazed and remove from heat. Serve with hot grains or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STIR-FRIED BALSAMIC GINGER CARROTS
The carrots need to be cut as uniformly as possible so that all the vegetables cook in the same amount of time. If the carrots are skinny (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter), simply cut them into 2-inch pieces; if they're medium (about 1 inch in diameter), cut lengthwise in half before cutting into 2-inch pieces; if they're large (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter), quarter lengthwise before cutting into 2-inch pieces. Blanching the carrots reduces the amount of oil necessary to stir-fry. Mince the ginger by hand; if you use a grater or microplane, the ginger will be too wet and will spatter in the oil.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan, bring 1 1/2 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the carrots and return to a full boil, about 5 minutes. Boil for 2 additional minutes. Drain the carrots in a colander, shaking well to remove excess water. Combine the vinegar, sherry and soy sauce in a cup. Combine the sugar, pepper and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a small dish.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the ginger and stir-fry no more than 10 seconds, until the ginger is fragrant. Add the carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the carrots are well coated in oil and ginger. Swirl the vinegar mixture into the wok, sprinkle with the sugar mixture, and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the carrots are crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 226 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SQUASH & CARROT SAUTE
This bright and cheerful dish offers a delightful new way to prepare summer squash and carrots. -Sarah Gamboa, Holland, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CARROT AND SQUASH STIR-FRY
We really enjoy this delicious vegetable dish. From "Better Homes & Gardens / Great Cooking For Two".
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place butter or cooking oil in a wok or large skillet.
- Preheat over medium-high heat.
- Stir-fry garlic and basil, oregano or Italian Seasoning in hot cooking oil or butter for 15 seconds.
- Add carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and/ or yellow squash and stir-fry for 2 1/2 minutes.
- Add leeks or green onions and stir-fry about 1 1/2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Option: Sprinkle with parmesan or Romano cheese; toss gently.
- Enjoy!
SAVORY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and red onion combine to make this sassy stir-fried side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes!
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and onion and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir the concentrated broth in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 290.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CARROT AND SQUASH CURRY SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and stir to coat. Add the carrots and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in a little salt. Add the squash and cook, stirring, until soft and tender, a few minutes. Add more salt to taste and the curry powder. Pour in the wine if using. Let the wine evaporate for about 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, taste and adjust the seasoning. Remove from the heat.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender, or in batches in a regular blender. Return the soup to a simmer and serve hot. If you're feeling naughty, drizzle heavy cream over the top.
SQUASH AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Meet the Cook: The first summer that my husband and I were retired, we had an abundance of squash. I was raised on a farm and taught nothing should go to waste, so I hunted in my recipe file and found this one. I've made it often ever since. Cooking's one of my favorite ways to have fun...if I live to be 100, I am sure there will still be many recipes in my "to-do" file. We also enjoy travel - with three children and eight grandchildren scattered, it's a good thing! -Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice and honey; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add squash, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli, celery and onion; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and quickly toss with the honey mixture. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH STIR FRY
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
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).
SUMMER VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Provided by Meryl Rothstein
Categories Herb Tomato Stir-Fry Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Low Sodium Dinner Mint Basil Eggplant Bell Pepper Squash Zucchini Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Tarragon Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups herbs, 1/4 cup scallions, ginger, and garlic in a mini-processor. Pulse to chop ingredients. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water and process until a coarse purée forms. Transfer herb sauce to a bowl and stir in sesame seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Herb sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until oil just begins to smoke. Add remaining 1/4 cup scallions and wheat berries. Stir-fry until wheat berries are golden brown and slightly crunchy, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide wheat berries among bowls.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until brightly colored and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup herbs and toss to combine. Divide vegetables over wheat berries. Drizzle with herb sauce.
STIR-FRIED CARROTS AND GARLIC
Categories Garlic Vegetable Side Sauté Vegetarian High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Carrot Spring Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve carrot pieces lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a heavy medium skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry carrots until they begin to turn golden. Add garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add water and butter and simmer, covered, until carrots are just tender, about 3 minutes. Boil carrots, uncovered, until most of liquid is evaporated. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: For the best flavor and texture, choose firm, fresh carrots and squash. Avoid vegetables that are bruised or have soft spots.
- Cut the vegetables evenly: Cut the carrots and squash into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. This will help ensure that the vegetables are tender and crisp.
- Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help to prevent the vegetables from sticking and will also add flavor to the dish.
- Cook the vegetables over high heat: Stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, so it is important to cook the vegetables over high heat. This will help to preserve the vegetables' nutrients and flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the wok: When stir-frying, it is important to not overcrowd the wok. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly and will also make it difficult to stir them.
- Add the sauce at the end: Add the sauce to the vegetables at the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning and will also allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Carrot and squash stir-fry is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. By following these tips, you can make a stir-fry that is packed with flavor and nutrients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give carrot and squash stir-fry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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