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Chinese Zucchini Recipe

A flavorful and healthy stir-fried zucchini dish with a Chinese twist, perfect as a side or main vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium Zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Carrot julienned
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Wash and slice the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture.
Stir-fry the Vegetables
  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot, stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add Sauce and Garnish
  1. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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