Asian Stir Fried Squash Recipes

ASIAN PEANUT SPAGHETTI SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Remove seeds with spoon. Place squash, cut side down in a microwave safe pan. Add about 1/4 cup of water to pan and cover pan with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for about 10-15 minutes or until squash is soft. Cool slightly. Using a fork, remove squash in long strands.
• Meanwhile, place large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook garlic and chicken, while crumbling chicken, for about 3-5 minutes or until chicken is about cooked through. Add mushrooms, green pepper, and onions to pan and cook another 4-6 minutes or until vegetables and meat are cooked through.
• Add soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, ginger, and pepper to pan and stir to combine. Add squash and stir to coat. (if you don't have enough room in your pan, combine in a large mixing bowl).
• Top with cilantro and peanuts before serving.

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).

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.

ASIAN STIR-FRIED SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Slice squash into 1/4 inch pieces. NOTE: my squash was really large so I quartered the slice to make the pieces bite-sized.
• 2. Place oil, soy sauce, garlic and ginger into a skillet or wok. Stir to mix well.
• 3. Heat over medium.
• 4. When oil is hot, add squash pieces to skillet. Stir to coat with oil mixture.
• 5. Cook stirring frequently until squash is tender-crisp about 7 minutes.