Discover a culinary journey that blends vibrant flavors and textures, where tender squash and crisp broccoli unite in a symphony of taste. In this article, we will explore a delightful recipe for squash and broccoli stir-fry, a dish that showcases the earthy sweetness of squash and the vibrant green hues of broccoli. With a simple blend of ingredients and a quick cooking time, this stir-fry promises a flavorful and nutritious meal that will tantalize your taste buds and add vibrancy to your dinner table.
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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
SIMPLE BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Stir-frying has stood the test of time. It's a wonderful way to cook small pieces of vegetables and meat quickly, without a lot of fat. Prepping your ingredients ahead of time and having them near your stovetop is the key to success. This recipe can be made in a large nonstick skillet, but consider purchasing a wok: Carbon steel and cast-iron take on high heat well, and the concave shape makes stir-frying foods easy and fast.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
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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).
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
STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SQUASH
Writes Dorothy Smith of Eldorado, Arkansas, "This hot side dish pairs two colorful vegetables and a savory dressing. I never have leftovers."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the broccoli and squash in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients. Remove vegetables from steamer; drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
STEAMED BROCCOLI AND SQUASH
Make and share this Steamed Broccoli and Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam vegetables for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Heat olive oil, butter, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano until fragrant.
- Toss steamed veggies with butter mix, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste as well.
- Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 39.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.7
SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR FRY RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, canola oil, kosher salt, cornstarch, cold water, garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, water, canola oil, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken breast, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, red bell peppers, broccoli, water, carrots, snow pea, scallion
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the squash halves, cut-side up, on a baking sheet. Coat the exposed flesh with the canola oil, then sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Flip over so the cut side is down, then bake for 40-50 minutes, until the squash is just barely tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Line a baking sheet with 2 clean kitchen towels.
- Use a fork to scrape out the "spaghetti" strands from the squash onto the prepared baking sheet and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, tossing to distribute. Let cool for 30 minutes. The spaghetti squash can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If using from the cold, remove the squash from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- While the squash is cooling, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Grate the garlic on a microplane directly into the bowl. Add the ginger, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar and stir to incorporate. Whisk in the water until smooth.
- Make the stir fry: Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 clove of garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the chicken, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon salt and stir to coat. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, letting it brown without stirring, until no pink remains and the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate or bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Without wiping out the pan, add the remaining tablespoon canola oil, remaining garlic clove, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and broccoli, stir to coat, then deglaze the pan with the water, scraping up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is starting to soften, 8-10 minutes.
- Add the carrots and cook for another 2 minutes, then add the snow peas and season with a pinch of salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until all of the vegetables are tender. Transfer the vegetables to the plate with the chicken.
- Roll up the spaghetti squash in the kitchen towels and wring to squeeze as much water as possible.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sauce to the pan and let come to a simmer, then add the spaghetti squash and stir constantly until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Divide the squash among serving bowls.
- Pour the remaining sauce into the pan and let simmer for about 1 minute, until thickened. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce and heat everything through, 2-3 minutes. Divide among the bowls atop the squash. Garnish each bowl with thinly sliced scallions. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 18 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For this stir-fry, butternut squash, pumpkin, or kabocha squash are all excellent choices.
- Cut the squash into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Roast the squash before stir-frying: Roasting the squash beforehand will help it caramelize and develop a slightly sweet flavor.
- Use a high-quality stir-fry sauce: A good stir-fry sauce will add flavor and depth to your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Stir-frying is a quick cooking method, so it's important to not overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of fry.
- Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary: If you have a lot of vegetables to stir-fry, cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Serve immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately, while they're still hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Squash and broccoli stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. It's packed with vegetables and flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this stir-fry a try.
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