Italian Squash Stir Fry Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH & ITALIAN MEATBALL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Add oil to large skillet. Fry meatballs until golden brown. Transfer garlic, onion, bell pepper to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper flakes to skillet.
• 2. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Do not overcook.
• 3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

SAVORY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the yellow squash, zucchini, carrots and onion and stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Stir the concentrated broth in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot.

ITALIAN SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• 1. Slice all three squashes into 1/4 inch slices.
• 2. Place oil in a large skillet.
• 3. Add seasonings.
• 4. Heat over medium until oil is hot. Stir occasionally.
• 5. 5.Add squashes to skillet.
• 6. Cook stirring frequently until squash is tender-crisp.
• 7. Serve immediately.

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.

HEALTHY ITALIAN STYLE ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in pan with zuccini on medium high until they begin to brown.
• Move zuccini one side of the pan, add more oil, and cook garlic for about 3-5 minutes or until they begin to brown.
• Add all remaining ingredients (except optional walnuts and brown rice!) and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
• Take off the stove and stir in the walnuts if using them.
• Serve and enjoy by itself or over cooked brown rice.

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).

ITALIAN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Boil pasta in large pot on stove. While cooking, cut up the squash and tomatoes. Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic. Heat up wok or large frying pan with the butter. Cook garlic in butter for just a few seconds; then add italian seasoning and squash. Cover. Drain noodles and set aside. Stir veggies and cook till tender but not totally soft. Add tomatoes in the last few mins. of stir-frying so they aren't mushy. Add cheese and pasta and stir.
• It's that simple! Can be served as a meal with garlic bread or as a side dish with grilled meat.

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix zucchini, summer squash, pattypan squash and dressing. Place mixture in grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve dressing in bowl.
• Cover and grill squash over medium heat 10 to 13 minutes, shaking basket or stirring squash occasionally, until crisp-tender. Return squash to bowl with dressing. Add tomatoes and cilantro; toss to coat.

YELLOW SQUASH AND TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and zucchini, cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a bowl.
• Place skillet back over medium-high heat, place tofu pieces in the skillet, and top with brown sugar and soy sauce. Cook and stir until each side of tofu is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Return squash mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in Sriracha sauce and season with salt and black pepper.