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Zucchini Stir Fry

Zucchini Stir Fry

45 Ratings
45 Ratings
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Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy your zucchini bumper crop or farmers market bounty with this quick and easy vegetable side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel and chop the onion.
  3. Cut the yellow squash and zucchini into small pieces.
  4. Chop the red pepper into small pieces.
  5. Heat the oil in a frying pan.  Add the onion.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring quickly for 1 minute.
  7. Add the spices and stir a few times.
  8. Add remaining vegetables and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.

Notes

Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup prepared stir fry, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 68
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 28 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 366 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 68
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 28 mg
Potassium 366 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Copper 73 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 25 mg
Phosphorus 54 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 57 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 57 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 45 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 11 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups

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