Yellow squash and zucchini are summer squashes that are often used interchangeably in recipes. They have a mild flavor and a slightly sweet taste, making them a great addition to a variety of dishes. Stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook yellow squash and zucchini, and it allows you to retain their vibrant color and nutrients. If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful way to enjoy these summer vegetables, try cooking them in a stir-fry.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
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).
YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI STIR FRY
This is a little mixture I threw together using veggies in the crisper. Turned out darned good! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! I used pre shredded carrots from a bag which is a HUGE time saver. It is colorful and flavorful.
Provided by Michelle S.
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash squash and zucchini and cut in half.
- Cut each half into about 1/2 inch slices.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
- When oil is hot add red pepper.
- Cook about 3 minutes.
- Add squash, zucchini, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, pepper flakes and salt.
- Cook about 4 minutes or more until the squash are ALMOST the texture you prefer over medium high heat.
- Add carrots and cook at least 2 minutes more until carrots are how you prefer.
- Adjust seasonings and add the cilantro and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
COUNTRY STIR-FRIED YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH
I love squash. I tossed together this veggie concoction and man is it good. I am a vegan, so I have been testing new ideas for recipes. It's super simple and tastes great.
Provided by Wylder
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 2 Cups, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse/wash the squash before preparing.
- Cut off both ends of each squash.
- Slice the squashes into 1/4 inch chip shapes.
- Slice the larger chips into half moon shapes.
- Spray a pan suitable to stir fry all of the squash in with cooking oil.
- Put all of the squash in the pan and spray some more oil across the squash.
- Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly across the squash.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and toss everything together in the pan.
- Heat the pan to medium.
- When it starts to sizzle begin stirring occasionally so as not to burn the squash and cook evenly.
- When the water evaporates, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water.
- Keep tossing occasionally until the squash is half transparent and reasonably soft. (This takes about 15-20 minutes.).
- When the squash is to it's suitable consistancy, remove it from the heat and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1174.6, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 6, Protein 3.3
YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI STIR FRY
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over med. high heat. Add chopped onions and garlic. Saute' onions and garlic until onions are a clear color.
- Add zucchini & yellow squash. Stir occasionally until tender crisp. Add tomatoes and mushrooms.
- Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tomatoes are warmed through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SAUTéED YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, squash, Italian seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and squash are tender and beginning to brown in some spots, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH
I'm trying to cut my risk for cardiac disease by changing the way I eat. This colorful sauteed zucchini and squash side dish is packed with as much nutrition as fresh-picked flavor! -Marlene Agnelly, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
FRIED ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH (QUICK, EASY AND CHEESY)
I make this at least once a week when our garden is exploding with zucchini and yellow squash. It only takes about 10 minutes and the parmesean cheese makes it wonderful. You can't go wrong with this simple recipe!
Provided by Sarah in New York
Categories High In...
Time 15m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice squash into 1/4 inch slices.
- Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat and add squash.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder to taste.
- Flip with a spatula every few minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parmesean cheese just before serving. It will melt in about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.8, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 1656.1, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.2
YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI GRATIN
This gratin is the perfect way to use up an abundance of summer squash. It's easy to prepare, takes just 10 minutes in the oven and serves up bubbly and delicious. -Jonathan Lawler, Greenfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add zucchini, yellow squash and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more., Add the cream; cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon mixture into a greased 11x7-in. or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH
I made something very similar without the chicken once before and absolutely loved it. It's also great reheated. I modified this recipe from one that I found off of recipelink.com. Enjoy!
Provided by Texas Spud
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with pepper to taste.
- In large skillet, stir-fry in oil until lightly browned and tender. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add butter to pan and stir-fry onion and garlic until onion is just tender.
- Add zucchini, squash, and carrot and stir-fry over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add chicken and heat through.
- Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and (optional) walnut halves. Toss to mix.
- Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 29.3
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
ZESTY ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH
This is an extremely easy and fast side dish. It is even good served over pasta.
Provided by LORACUS
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes with chiles, onion, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and cook until tender-crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 328.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI
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
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.
YELLOW SQUASH AND TOFU STIR FRY
A great, quick vegetarian dish that includes yellow squash, zucchini, and tofu, making for a beautifully-colored dish. Top with cheese, if desired. You can use butter instead of olive oil, if desired.
Provided by malevolentglitter
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and zucchini, cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a bowl.
- Place skillet back over medium-high heat, place tofu pieces in the skillet, and top with brown sugar and soy sauce. Cook and stir until each side of tofu is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return squash mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in Sriracha sauce and season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1186.7 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY
"With an abundance of squash, green peppers, tomatoes and onion from our garden, this fresh-tasting recipe is both easy and economical to prepare," writes Doris Stein from Ojai, California. For a more substantial side dish, add cubed cooked ham and sprinkle with cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute the zucchini, green pepper and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in the tomato and ham if desired; heat through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. remove from the heat. Top with cheese if desired; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TOMATO ZUCCHINI SQUASH SKILLET
Fresh tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and sweet onion are cooked in butter for a perfect summer side for grilled meats or for a nice warm winter warm-up, when you are wishing for a summer side.
Provided by Holly Shaw
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right squash and zucchini: Select firm, brightly colored vegetables without blemishes or bruises.
- Cut the vegetables consistently: Uniformly sized pieces will cook evenly.
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow the vegetables to cook quickly and evenly without overcrowding.
- Heat the oil over high heat: This will help the vegetables sear and retain their vibrant color.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary to avoid steaming.
- Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp: Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Season the vegetables to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as desired.
- Serve the stir-fry immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Yellow squash and zucchini stir-fry is a quick, easy, and healthy side dish or main course. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dish, give this stir-fry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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