Italian Squash Stir Fry Food

ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Set aside while you prep the remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, the ginger, garlic, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise, then place the flat, cut sides on the counter. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick half moons. Thinly slice the onion.
• In a wide skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and its marinating liquid. Saute until the chicken is golden brown on the outsides and fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion. Cook until tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Give the sauce one more stir, then add it to the pan. Let cook 30 seconds, then add the sliced zucchini. Cook just until the zucchini begins to soften, about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat, then stir in the reserved chicken. Serve hot with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion as desired.

ITALIAN STYLE ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and then cut into slices.
• Heat 2 Tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat, then add the garlic and mushrooms. Sauté for about 6 to 8 minutes, sprinkle with a little salt and remove. Put the mushrooms in a plate or bowl and set aside.
• Next, add the other 2 Tbsp of the oil and the sliced zucchini. Sauté and stir frequently, for about 10 minutes.
• When the zucchini are just beginning to show tinges of brown, add the sautéed mushrooms. Keep the pan on the heat.
• Now add the diced tomatoes or puree (move the zucchini to one side and turn the heat up a little to cook the tomatoes a bit before mixing them through) and continue to sauté, turning occasionally. Add salt and pepper. Taste, and add more salt if it's a bit bland. This dish is very flavorful.
• Continue to cook for a few more minutes, then remove from heat. This makes a nice, light summer lunch, or a tasty side dish, along with some crusty bread!

ZUCCHINI/YELLOW SQUASH STIR FRY

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).

HEALTHY ITALIAN STYLE ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in pan with zuccini on medium high until they begin to brown.
• Move zuccini one side of the pan, add more oil, and cook garlic for about 3-5 minutes or until they begin to brown.
• Add all remaining ingredients (except optional walnuts and brown rice!) and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
• Take off the stove and stir in the walnuts if using them.
• Serve and enjoy by itself or over cooked brown rice.

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY

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.

SUMMER SQUASH & ITALIAN MEATBALL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Add oil to large skillet. Fry meatballs until golden brown. Transfer garlic, onion, bell pepper to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper flakes to skillet.
• 2. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Do not overcook.
• 3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

ITALIAN SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Slice all three squashes into 1/4 inch slices.
• 2. Place oil in a large skillet.
• 3. Add seasonings.
• 4. Heat over medium until oil is hot. Stir occasionally.
• 5. 5.Add squashes to skillet.
• 6. Cook stirring frequently until squash is tender-crisp.
• 7. Serve immediately.

SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil.
• 2. Add the squash, zucchini and bell pepper. Cook until tender.
• 3. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• 4. You can thicken sauce with cornstarch if needed. (1 Tbsp water mixed with 1 tsp cornstarch)

CARROT AND SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place butter or cooking oil in a wok or large skillet.
• Preheat over medium-high heat.
• Stir-fry garlic and basil, oregano or Italian Seasoning in hot cooking oil or butter for 15 seconds.
• Add carrot and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add zucchini and/ or yellow squash and stir-fry for 2 1/2 minutes.
• Add leeks or green onions and stir-fry about 1 1/2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Option: Sprinkle with parmesan or Romano cheese; toss gently.
• Enjoy!

STIR-FRIED ZUCCHINI

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.

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix zucchini, summer squash, pattypan squash and dressing. Place mixture in grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve dressing in bowl.
• Cover and grill squash over medium heat 10 to 13 minutes, shaking basket or stirring squash occasionally, until crisp-tender. Return squash to bowl with dressing. Add tomatoes and cilantro; toss to coat.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Fill with tomatoes and mushrooms; sprinkle with seasonings. Place in an oval 7-qt. slow cooker, tilting 1 slightly to fit., Cook, covered, on low until squash is tender, 6-8 hours. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. To serve, cut each half into 2 portions.

ITALIAN BEEF STIR FRY

Steps:

• Stir fry garlic for one minute.
• Add beef strips.
• Stir fry 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove.
• Add zucchini to pan.
• Stir fry until tender crisp.
• Return beef to skillet.
• Add tomatoes and dressing.
• Heat through.
• Serve over pasta.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the zucchini, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, oregano and pepper sauce. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Garnish with cheese.