Embark on a culinary journey with our enticing selection of squash stir-fry recipes, a vibrant symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic combination of butternut squash and spinach to the unique blend of kabocha squash and black beans, each recipe offers a distinct taste experience. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate weekend feast, our diverse collection has something for every palate and occasion. Discover the delightful possibilities of squash stir-fry and elevate your meals to new heights of flavor and healthfulness.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
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).
YELLOW SQUASH AND TOFU STIR FRY
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
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
SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY
"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
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.
MEXICAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR FRY
This recipe is great because it is so versatile. You can use up those veggies that are on their last leg or really make it fancy for a special occasion too! Kid-friendly, fast, and easy. Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded cheese or sour cream if desired.
Provided by Emily
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place spaghetti squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender and easily shreds when punctured with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Carefully shred flesh with a fork until it resembles spaghetti.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add ground turkey to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Mix black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken bouillon, chili powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes into ground turkey mixture; cook until heated through and flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
- Spoon spaghetti squash onto each plate; top with ground turkey mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1068 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE STIR FRY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the squash and sprinkle with the salt, chile powder and pepper. Cook for several minutes, turning gently with a spatula, until the squash is deep golden brown and tender (but not falling apart). Remove to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat and add in the kale. Toss it around with tongs and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the cooked squash and gently toss together.
YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI STIR FRY
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
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.
SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY
Harvest garden flavor with zucchini, pattypan and yellow summer squash roasted in your grill basket and tossed with ripe tomatoes. Quick and fresh!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix zucchini, summer squash, pattypan squash and dressing. Place mixture in grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve dressing in bowl.
- Cover and grill squash over medium heat 10 to 13 minutes, shaking basket or stirring squash occasionally, until crisp-tender. Return squash to bowl with dressing. Add tomatoes and cilantro; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
TURKEY OR CHICKEN, SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken or turkey and toss. Marinate 15 minutes.
- Drain the meat and pat very dry. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the chicken and stir-fry until opaque and firm, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and pepper to the pan and stir-fry, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add to the chicken. Add the squash to the pan, and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Add to the chicken. Add the tomatoes and garlic to the pan and stir-fry until glazed and slightly charred, about 2 minutes longer. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the basil and toss to combine. Serve with rice.
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
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!
SQUASH STIR-FRY
Wondering what to do with all the squash from your garden? Then this recipe is for you! It's a flavorful way to use this summertime veggie. If you're giving some squash to a friend, pass along this recipe. It'll be a hit!
Provided by Beverley Williams
Categories Vegetables
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil.
- 2. Add the squash, zucchini and bell pepper. Cook until tender.
- 3. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4. You can thicken sauce with cornstarch if needed. (1 Tbsp water mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch)
KABOCHA SQUASH AND PORK STIR-FRY
To cut up the kabocha squash for this recipe, slice 1/4" off the stem end and base. Stand it on a cut end and halve from top to bottom. Scoop out seeds, peel, and you're home free.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Quick & Easy Pumpkin Squash Pork Garlic Lime Juice Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam squash in a steamer basket set in a pot of simmering water until tender, 6-8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet and cook squash, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet, add sausage, and cook, breaking into large pieces and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add scallions, garlic, chile, and ginger and cook, stirring often, just until softened, about 2 minutes. Add squash, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar; toss to combine.
- Serve stir-fry topped with peanuts and cilantro.
STIR FRY PARMESAN YELLOW SQUASH
QUICK AND EASY! The flavor of a blend of olive oil and butter sends this vegetable to the top of the scale! A great vegetable recipe which goes well with any entree.
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut yellow squash into thin slices.
- In a large skillet combine olive oil and butter. Saute squash over low heat until tender. Before removing from heat add garlic powder and salt.
- Sprinkle with fresh parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 447.6, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 6.8
SUMMER SQUASH & ITALIAN MEATBALL STIR-FRY
Wonderful summer veggies from my local Farmer's Market makes me Happy Happy! I hope you enjoy this easy peasy recipe. Cooking with Love & Passion, sw :)
Provided by Sherri Williams
Categories Vegetables
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Add oil to large skillet. Fry meatballs until golden brown. Transfer garlic, onion, bell pepper to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper flakes to skillet.
- 2. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Do not overcook.
- 3. Adjust seasoning to taste.
ITALIAN SQUASH STIR-FRY
We were having spaghetti for dinner and I found these 3 summer squashes at the store for a great price. I seasoned them with Italian seasonings. I stir-fried them to get them done quickly. My husband and autistic son loved it. Easy and fast and a crowd pleaser.
Provided by Beverley Williams
Categories Vegetables
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Slice all three squashes into 1/4 inch slices.
- 2. Place oil in a large skillet.
- 3. Add seasonings.
- 4. Heat over medium until oil is hot. Stir occasionally.
- 5. 5.Add squashes to skillet.
- 6. Cook stirring frequently until squash is tender-crisp.
- 7. Serve immediately.
BABY SQUASH STIR FRY------
I saw these in the market and I just couldn't leave them there. It should be Italian but I made it Asian style! This is a quick and easy dish! You are stir frying quickly to keep the vitamins from escaping. Taste before adding salt. Serve as is, over rice, noodles, or on a bed of greens....
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Asian
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pan medium high heat.
- Add next 5 ingredients stir fry quickly.
- Toss in sugar, soy,& sesame oil.
- Squeeze lime juice over all and garnish with herbs.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR FRY
Spaghetti Squash has become one of my new favorites.... So many variations to this recipe. I will add carrots, and cauliflower. Asparagus in place of broccoli. I don't actually measure the ingredients, all are estimated.
Provided by Iris Bonanno
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut squash in half, remove seeds. Pierce skin with fork. Place in microwave safe bowl.. Add about 1/2 cup water. Cook for 10 minutes are until tender.
- 2. Allow squash to cool. Remove squash from peeling, using a fork to make strands.--(Looks like spaghetti pasta) set aside. Steam Broccoli until tender but still has a little crunch.
- 3. Chop peppers, garlic, onions & mushrooms. In large skillet add olive oil and butter. Saute mushrooms, onion, peppers and garlic until soft. Add broccoli and stir until combined.... Turn off heat, add squash. Top with parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For stir-frying, butternut squash, zucchini, and yellow squash are all great options. They cook quickly and have a mild flavor that pairs well with other ingredients.
- Cut the squash into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using butternut squash, peel it and cut it into 1-inch cubes. For zucchini and yellow squash, simply cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
- Use a hot wok or large skillet: This will help the squash brown and caramelize. If you don't have a wok, a large skillet will work just as well.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the squash will steam instead of stir-fry. Work in batches if necessary.
- Stir-fry the squash until it is tender: This will usually take about 5-7 minutes. The squash should be slightly browned and caramelized.
- Add other vegetables and ingredients: Once the squash is cooked, you can add other vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and carrots. You can also add protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender: This will usually take another 2-3 minutes.
- Season the stir-fry with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar: These are classic Asian調味料 that will give the stir-fry a delicious flavor.
- Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles: This is a classic way to enjoy stir-fry. You can also serve it with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
Conclusion:
Squash stir-fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover squash, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious stir-fry that the whole family will enjoy.
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