Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry
A healthy and colorful dish featuring spiralized zucchini noodles and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- Spiralizer
- skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- Measuring spoons
- Serving dish
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchinis Spiralized into noodles.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking.
- 1 medium Bell pepper Sliced (any color).
- 1 cup Snap peas Trimmed.
- 1 medium Carrot Julienned.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce For flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil For flavor.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- for garnish Sesame seeds Optional.
- for garnish Chopped green onions Optional.
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into long noodle-like strands and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Slice the bell pepper into thin strips, trim the ends of the snap peas, and julienne the carrot.
- If adding protein, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the protein until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and heat. Toss in the bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Then, add the spiralized zucchini noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil, tossing everything together.
- If you cooked protein earlier, add it back into the skillet. Toss all ingredients together for 2-3 minutes until heated through but zucchini noodles remain firm.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry is a versatile dish that can be customized with various vegetables and proteins.