Description
This Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and healthy Mediterranean dish made with fresh zucchini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple vegetable recipe works perfectly as a light main course or flavorful side dish for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté red onion for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini in a single layer and cook without stirring too much for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir gently and add bell pepper if using.
- Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook another 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use a wide pan to prevent steaming. Do not overcook zucchini to keep texture firm. Add feta cheese or chili flakes for extra flavor. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg