Stir-fried corn squash and tomatoes with ginger, garlic, and cilantro is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweetness of the corn squash and tomatoes pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the ginger, garlic, and cilantro. This dish can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
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STIR-FRIED CORN, SQUASH, AND TOMATOES WITH GINGER, GARLIC AND CILANTRO
Coconut oil gives this dish fragrance without heaviness. With a big bunch of Thai basil in hand, I wanted a sweet stir-fry with Thai flavors. I stir-fried the vegetables in coconut oil, and I loved the results. The medley has that coconut fragrance without the heaviness it would have with coconut milk. I served the vegetables with black rice, which was beautiful, but any other rice, noodles or grains like quinoa would work. Make sure that your corn is sweet and your tomatoes are juicy. You can also use the lower-priced tomatoes "for sauce" that may be at your farmers' market.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 7m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine stock or water, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir to dissolve cornstarch. Place this mixture and all the other ingredients near the burner in the order they will be used.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to pan. Swirl in coconut oil and add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until onion is crisp-tender, and add squash. Stir-fry for about a minute, until you can just see the squash becoming translucent, and add corn. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, and add tomatoes, salt, and sugar. tir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the tomatoes have collapsed and stir-fry is beginning to look saucy.
- Stir in Thai basil and cilantro. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Continue to stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until vegetables are glazed. Remove from heat and serve, with rice, noodles or other grains.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 553 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
GARLICKY SUMMER SQUASH AND FRESH CORN
A delicious and different way serve two favorite summer vegetables, squash and corn!
Provided by Mindy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onion and garlic until slightly tender. Mix in the vegetable broth and corn kernels, and cook until heated through. Mix in the squash and zucchini. Cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash and zucchini are tender.
- Mix the parsley and butter into the skillet with the squash. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until butter is melted, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 74 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
GINGER VEGGIE STIR-FRY
I just whipped this up one day when I felt like a stir-fry but did not have all the ingredients called for in some of the stir-fry recipes on this site. I used certain veggies I had on hand, but any seasonal veggies may be used. It has a mild ginger flavor that can be enhanced according to taste, and is filling yet light on the tummy! Tofu may be added. Serve over a bed of steamed jasmine rice.
Provided by veggigoddess
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, blend cornstarch, garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until cornstarch is dissolved. Mix in broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and green beans, tossing to lightly coat.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook vegetables in oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Stir in soy sauce and water. Mix in onion, salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 903.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SHRIMP & CORN STIR-FRY
I make this seafood stir-fry at summer's end when my garden is producing plenty of tomatoes, squash, garlic and corn. For a quick supper, we serve it over rice. -Lindsay Honn, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add squash and onion; stir-fry until squash is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. , Add next 6 ingredients and, if desired, pepper flakes; stir-fry until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes longer. Top with basil. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHINESE STIR-FRIED TOMATOES AND EGGS
Home-style Chinese food at its simplest and, arguably, tastiest, this dish is the object of nostalgia for many Chinese immigrants (and their children). Well-seasoned eggs scrambled until just-set combine at the last moment with a sweet-tart ginger-tomato sauce. Serve with lots of steamed rice. When tomatoes are out of season, canned tomatoes in juice work best.
Provided by Francis Lam
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2 or 3, with rice
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well with 1 teaspoon salt, sesame oil and rice wine or sherry. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until well combined, then stir in the sugar and ketchup.
- If using fresh tomatoes, core and cut them into 1/2-inch wide wedges.
- Heat a wide nonstick skillet over high heat with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil shimmers, add most of the scallions, saving some to garnish. Cook, stirring, until very aromatic, about 20 seconds. Add the eggs, and cook, stirring well with a spatula or chopsticks, until just set but still runny, about 45 seconds. Pour the eggs back into the mixing bowl, and wipe out the pan.
- Reheat the pan over high heat with the remaining tablespoon of oil. When it is hot, add the ginger and cook until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Add the tomatoes and salt to taste; cook, stirring occasionally, until the flesh has softened but still has some shape and the juices have begun to form a sauce, 2-3 minutes. (If using canned tomatoes, add the juice as well and cook about 4 minutes, to reduce it to a saucelike consistency.)
- Reduce the heat to medium. Give the cornstarch-ketchup mixture a stir in its bowl, then stir it into the pan. Cook, stirring, until the sauce returns to a boil and thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, sugar or more ketchup - you want a savory, tart-sweet sauce. Stir the eggs in the bowl to cut up the curds a bit, then return them to the pan. Cook, stirring, for a few seconds to finish cooking the eggs and to combine. Top with the reserved scallions, and serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 351, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 676 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CILANTRO SHRIMP & RICE
I created this dish especially for my son, who has the pickiest palate. The aroma of fresh herbs is so appetizing--even he can't resist! -Nibedita Das, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn, zucchini, red pepper and pepper flakes; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until heated through., Stir in rice, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice and salt. If desired, serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH CORN SAUTé WITH TOMATOES, SQUASH, AND FRIED OKRA
Provided by Brandi Neuwirth
Categories Onion Tomato Side Fry Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Corn Squash Summer Vegan Okra Cilantro Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix cornmeal and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in small bowl. Add okra and toss lightly to coat. Pour okra into sieve and shake off excess cornmeal.
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add okra and sauté until coating is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer okra to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add corn, squash, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cover and cook until squash is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in okra, cilantro, and green onions. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cayenne, if desired.
Tips:
- Choose the right corn: Use fresh, sweet corn for the best flavor. If using frozen corn, thaw it completely before cooking.
- Cut the squash into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too much food to the pan, it will steam instead of stir-frying.
- Stir-fry over high heat: This will help the vegetables retain their crispness.
- Add the sauce at the end: This will help prevent it from burning.
- Garnish with cilantro: Cilantro adds a fresh, bright flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
This stir-fried corn, squash, and tomatoes with ginger, garlic, and cilantro is a healthy, flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables and has a delicious sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it over rice or noodles, or enjoy it as a side dish.
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