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Courgette stir fry

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courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate
courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate
courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate with wok in background

Delicious served with rice or noodles, this courgette (zucchini) stir fry is a quick and easy dinner. A great recipe to make if you have a glut of courgettes to use up. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate with wok in background

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This quick and easy courgette stir fry is ideal for a summer midweek meal.

It can be ready in just 10-15 minutes, longer if you decide to cook brown rice.

This recipe is also very easy to adapt and you can add in any other veggies that you like eg peppers, mushrooms, carrots.

Serve with rice or noodles.

courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate

What to do with a glut of courgettes

While available year-round in most grocers and supermarkets, courgettes (also known as zucchini) are at their best in the summer months.

And if you've grown your own then you may find yourself with a glut of courgettes - that is more courgettes than you know what to do with!

If that is the case for you then once you've made this courgette stir fry I suggest that you give this spiced courgette chutney a try.

Read more about how to cook courgettes.

courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate

More courgette recipes

If you like this courgette stir fry you might also like:

  • spiced courgette chutney
  • sautéed courgettes with lemon and mint
  • pasta with courgettes and lovage
  • banana and courgette muffins
  • potato and courgette soup
  • chickpea and courgette curry

Ingredients

ingredients for courgette stir fry

For full recipe including ingredients list, quantities and method please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

To make courgette (zucchini) stir fry you will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch piece of ginger
  • 1 red chilli, optional
  • 2 large courgettes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 30g cashew nuts, optional
courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate

How to make courgette stir fry

For full recipe including ingredients list, quantities and method please see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

onion frying in wok

1. Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir fry the chopped onion for a few minutes until starting to soften.

onion, garlic, ginger and chilli frying in wok

2. Add the chopped garlic, ginger and green chilli and stir fry for a further minute.

courgettes in wok

3. Add the sliced courgettes and stir fry for 4-5 minutes, turning often, until soft and golden.

courgettes stir frying in wok

4. Add a tablespoon of soy sauce and a tablespoon of sesame seeds and stir through.

cashews toasting on frying pan

5. Lightly toast the cashews on a dry frying pan.

courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate

6. Serve the courgette stir with rice or noodles and sprinkle the toasted cashews over the top.

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courgette stir fry with brown rice on plate

Courgette Stir Fry

Delicious served with rice or noodles, this courgette (zucchini) stir fry is a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Vegan
Servings 2
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wok

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
  • 1 chilli chopped, optional
  • 2 large courgettes sliced into half moons
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 30 g cashews optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all of your vegetables before starting to cook this recipe.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan.
  • Add the chopped onion and stir fry for a few minutes until starting to soften and turn golden brown.
  • Add the chopped garlic, ginger and chilli and stir fry for a minute.
  • Mix in the sliced courgettes and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until turning golden.
  • Add a tablespoon of soy sauce and a tablespoon of sesame seeds. Stir to mix.
  • Toast 30g cashew nuts on a dry frying pan.
  • Serve the courgette stir fry with rice or noodles and sprinkle the toasted cashews over the top.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 526mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
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