Best 7 Zucchini Pepper Stir Fry Recipes

ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Set aside while you prep the remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, the ginger, garlic, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise, then place the flat, cut sides on the counter. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick half moons. Thinly slice the onion.
• In a wide skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and its marinating liquid. Saute until the chicken is golden brown on the outsides and fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion. Cook until tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Give the sauce one more stir, then add it to the pan. Let cook 30 seconds, then add the sliced zucchini. Cook just until the zucchini begins to soften, about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat, then stir in the reserved chicken. Serve hot with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion as desired.

EASY ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

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.

CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Add the chicken, toss well and set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Drain the chicken and pat dry. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and then the chicken and thyme. Cook, stirring until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper to the pan and quickly cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bell pepper to the bowl with the chicken. Add the zucchini to the pan and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the chicken. Add the tomatoes, garlic, scallions and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes more. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until well combined and warmed through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Serve over rice.

ZUCCHINI PEPPER STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Wash all vegetables thoroughly and peel carrots and onion. Slice zucchini and carrots in 1/4-inch slices (*see note regarding carrots); set aside. Remove stems, seeds and membranes from peppers; cut into 1/2-inch strips, then cut strips in half lengthwise. Slice onion, then quarter slices. Heat olive oil in extra-large saute pan or wok; add garlic and prepared vegetables. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning and salt. Cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp. Do not overcook! Squeeze on fresh lemon and add fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan or other favorite Italian cheese.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI AND BEEF

Steps:

• Heat oil. Quickly stir-fry beef over high, and season with garlic, salt and pepper. Remove from pan/wok with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add zucchini and stir-fry briefly. Season with green onion, sesame seeds and oil, soy sauce, chili pepper, and salt.
• Return beef to pan, stir once to combine, and transfer to serving plate. Garnish with shredded chili.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, oregano and pepper sauce. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Garnish with cheese.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI, CORN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Trim the ends from the zucchini. Using a food processor, a mandolin or a sharp knife, cut the zucchini in thin, uniform rounds.
• Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet or a wok. Add the garlic, then immediately toss in the corn kernels, jalapeno pepper and red pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the zucchini and stir-fry just until the zucchini begins to wilt, about two minutes.
• Fold in the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot. The dish can also be set aside to cool to room temperature before serving, but if so, the ingredients will benefit from the addition of another tablespoon of olive oil drizzled over them.