Menu
Pinterest

Sweet and Sour Zucchini Delight

Easy sweet and sour zucchini stir fry with fresh veggies and tangy sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

Sweet and Sour Zucchini Delight

Try this easy sweet and sour zucchini recipe with fresh vegetables and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g zucchini medium sliced
  • 50 g red bell pepper diced
  • 40 g white onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 10 ml olive oil extra virgin
  • 15 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 10 g brown sugar packed
  • 20 ml ketchup tomato
  • 10 ml soy sauce low sodium
  • 5 g cornstarch
  • 30 ml water cold
  • 1 pinch salt fine
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the zucchini into medium-thick rounds.
  2. Dice the red bell pepper and white onion into small pieces.
  3. Mince one garlic clove finely.
  4. In a small bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, and cold water until smooth.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add sliced zucchini and diced red bell pepper to the skillet and stir fry for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
  8. For the prepared sauce over the vegetables and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Use fresh zucchini for best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for preferred sweetness or sourness.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed white rice
  • brown rice
  • noodles
  • quinoa

Enjoy this vibrant sweet and sour zucchini as a light main or side dish, perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1.8
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 5.5
  • Fat (g): 1.5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 8.5
  • Protein (g): 1.2
  • Calories: 45
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.2

You Might Also Like

Delicious Snapper Prepared My Way
Delicious Snapper Prepared My Way
Creamy Zucchini and Crab Soup
Creamy Zucchini and Crab Soup
Garlic Butter Snail Bruschetta: A Savory Delight
Garlic Butter Snail Bruschetta: A Savory Delight
North Sea Seafood Gratin Casserole
North Sea Seafood Gratin Casserole