Summer Squash Stir Fry Recipes

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.

ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Set aside while you prep the remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, the ginger, garlic, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise, then place the flat, cut sides on the counter. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick half moons. Thinly slice the onion.
• In a wide skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and its marinating liquid. Saute until the chicken is golden brown on the outsides and fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion. Cook until tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Give the sauce one more stir, then add it to the pan. Let cook 30 seconds, then add the sliced zucchini. Cook just until the zucchini begins to soften, about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat, then stir in the reserved chicken. Serve hot with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion as desired.

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.

TURKEY OR CHICKEN, SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken or turkey and toss. Marinate 15 minutes.
• Drain the meat and pat very dry. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan. Add the chicken and stir-fry until opaque and firm, about 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and pepper to the pan and stir-fry, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add to the chicken. Add the squash to the pan, and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Add to the chicken. Add the tomatoes and garlic to the pan and stir-fry until glazed and slightly charred, about 2 minutes longer. Return the chicken and vegetables to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add the basil and toss to combine. Serve with rice.

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.

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.

SUMMER SQUASH STIR-FRY WITH BEEF FEATURING BEEF BOU

Steps:

• Place the steak, onion, squash and pepper in a large bowl. Toss well with tongs.
• In a small pot, combine all sauce ingredients. Heat gently over low heat while whisking, until BOU is completely dissolved.
• Pour sauce into liquid measuring cup. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add ¼ of the stir fry mixture along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
• Briefly stir the sauce to distribute the garlic, then add ¼ of the sauce to the wok. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 more minutes.
• Remove stir-fry from pan. Repeat steps 4-6 three more times.
• Garnish with scallions, serve, and enjoy!

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 VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups herbs, 1/4 cup scallions, ginger, and garlic in a mini-processor. Pulse to chop ingredients. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water and process until a coarse purée forms. Transfer herb sauce to a bowl and stir in sesame seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Herb sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until oil just begins to smoke. Add remaining 1/4 cup scallions and wheat berries. Stir-fry until wheat berries are golden brown and slightly crunchy, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide wheat berries among bowls.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until brightly colored and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup herbs and toss to combine. Divide vegetables over wheat berries. Drizzle with herb sauce.