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Spicy Sweet and Sour Zucchini Stir Fry

Quick spicy sweet and sour zucchini stir fry with fresh vegetables and tangy sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.

Spicy Sweet and Sour Zucchini Stir Fry

Try this easy spicy sweet and sour zucchini stir fry recipe for a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
20m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g zucchini medium sliced
  • 50 g red bell pepper diced
  • 40 g carrot medium julienned
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 5 g fresh ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 30 ml water

Origins

Asia

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the zucchini into medium-thick rounds.
  2. Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.
  3. Julienne the carrot into thin strips.
  4. Mince one garlic clove finely.
  5. Mince fresh ginger to get about 5 grams.
  6. Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Add sliced zucchini, diced red bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the wok.
  9. Stir fry the vegetables for about 4 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
  10. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili flakes, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  11. For the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the wok.
  12. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly.
  13. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the crispness of the vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed jasmine rice
  • quinoa
  • grilled tofu

Enjoy this vibrant spicy sweet and sour zucchini stir fry as a quick, healthy meal that bursts with flavor and color.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 5
  • Fat (g): 1.5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 8
  • Protein (g): 1.2
  • Calories: 50
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.2

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