Best 5 Easy Stir Fried Zucchini And Garlic Recipes

Stir-fried zucchini and garlic is an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish that can be prepared in minutes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty dish that will complement a variety of main courses. Zucchini is a summer squash that is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals. Garlic is a pungent bulb that is known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties. When these two ingredients are combined, they create a flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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EASY ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

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Sliced zucchini, sweet onion, and diced tomatoes are stir-fried with garlic for a quick and easy Italian-tasting vegetable side dish. Goes great with grilled chicken breast, fish, or pasta. Ever since I have been making it, my husband can eat almost all of it in one sitting!

Provided by sheistyb

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pinch Italian seasoning, or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 209.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI AND GARLIC

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Make and share this Easy Stir-Fried Zucchini and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Free Of...

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini (sliced or diced into cubes)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (or to taste)
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and Italian seasoning in oil and butter, until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

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I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini are among our favorites. That is why this zucchini stir-fry is so popular at our house. -Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds sliced zucchini
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and garlic in oil until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with seasonings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

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Make and share this Stir-fried Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch pieces.
In 5-quart Dutch oven over high heat, in very hot salad oil, cook zucchini, stirring quickly and frequently (stir-frying) until well coated.
Add water, salt and sugar.
Reduce heat to medium-high; continue sit-frying 7 to 8 minutes until tender-crisp.
VARIATION: 1/4 olive OIL, 1 LARGE CLOVE GARLIC,SLICED 6 CUPS SLICED CABBAGE, 1 t SUGAR.
COOK GARLIC UNTIL BROWNED DISCARD AND CONTINUE WITH PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 303, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.8

EASY FRIED ZUCCHINI

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These are delicious, easy, and can be made from ingredients you already have in the kitchen. They are always a big hit in our home.

Provided by Stephsteph

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 zucchinis, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 eggs, beaten
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Coat each zucchini slice with egg, then press into cracker crumbs, coating both sides. Shake off excess and place the breaded zucchini onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry zucchini until crust browns and zucchini softens, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 301.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

For a quicker and easier meal, use pre-shredded zucchini.
If you don't have garlic powder, you can use 1-2 cloves of minced fresh garlic instead.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
Serve over rice or noodles, or with your favorite protein.

Conclusion:

This simple stir-fried zucchini and garlic dish is a quick and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great way to use up any leftover zucchini you have on hand. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.