15 Minute Zucchini Mushroom Stir Fry
This zucchini mushroom stir fry is an easy and flavorful veggie dish I love to whip up on a busy weeknight. In under 15 minutes, you have the perfect side dish to anything you are serving for dinner. It is a Fan Favorite in the SKS community. Give it a try yourself!
This Zucchini Mushroom Stir Fry in a sticky sauce makes the perfect addition to any meal.
These kinds of recipes are always a favorite of mine because they are so versatile and you can use any veggies that you have sitting in your fridge that need some love and attention.
Additionally, it is a great meal prep recipe because you can add it to a variety of dishes and minimize your need for cooking throughout the week.
Do you ever find yourself staring into the veggie drawer of your fridge and all the veggies you conveniently forgot about are staring right back at you?
Well, no need to fret, you can add almost any veggie you have to this zucchini and mushroom stir fry.
Say you have a few loose bell peppers and half an onion that need to be used before they get fuzzy, (and not in a particularly cute way), throw them on into this recipe! Food waste can be such a problem in the everyday household, so try to cut back on wasting those precious vegetables and add them to this veggie stir fry.
Ingredients You Need for Zucchini Mushroom Stir Fry
For this recipe, the ingredients I used are:
- Zucchini, sliced and halved
- Carrots, sliced
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Coconut aminos
- Arrowroot flour
- Sesame oil
Moreover, there are so many other vegetables that could work really well with this teriyaki sauce.
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Water chestnuts
- Edamame
It’s a great way to get your veggies in!
HOW TO MAKE YOUR WHOLESOME ZUCCHINI STIR FRY
This zucchini stir fry is so approachable and no fuss, I bet you’ll be a pro at this dish after just one try!
First, wash and cut your zucchini. Slice it into rounds and then cut it in half so they look like half circles.
Try to slice your zucchini all the same size if you can, this will help with getting a more even cook on your veggies. If you slice it too thinly, you could end up with an overcooked, limp zucchini.
Similarly, wash and slice the carrots and mushrooms.
Since carrots are harder than zucchini and mushrooms, they take longer to cook.
Letting the zucchini caramelize on the outside will help keep the zucchini from becoming too mushy and adds a beautiful depth of flavor.
The best way to caramelize your zucchini is to crank your burner up to high heat and let it sear.
Make sure you watch it carefully so that it doesn’t burn, but taking the extra step to let it caramelize is worth the flavor!
If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you are most likely familiar with the fact I use arrowroot flour in all of my sticky sauces.
This is because arrowroot helps add structure to your sauces and contributes a glossy and silky quality. You can also use corn starch if that is what you have in hand.
The rest of the sauce is just made up of garlic, coconut aminos (a substitute for soy sauce), orange juice (a substitute to refined sweetener), and chili pepper which is optional.
Chili pepper adds a nice heat to the sauce, but if you prefer something a bit milder you can simply omit this ingredient.
How to Serve Zucchini Mushroom Stir Fry
You could also mix it with any other type of rice… or cauliflower rice you enjoy or use this sauce for any vegetable combination that you enjoy.
Additionally, you can serve this as a side dish or place a big portion in a bowl and add your favorite source of protein on top.
If desired, add a piece of salmon, chunks of avocado, or some sesame seeds on top.
Tips for the Best Vegetable Stir Fry
- Season zucchini at the end of cooking. Salting zucchini before cooking can make the zucchini watery.
- Make sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat (I love using avocado oil)
- Stir fry the carrots first since they take longer to cook.
- The key to a perfect stir fry is cooking quickly on high heat.
- A wok or wide heavy pan works best for stir fry recipes.
- If you choose to use vegetables other than what is listed in this recipe, keep in mind the different cooking times of different vegetables so that they all cook evenly.
- Stir frequently to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Serve over quinoa for a great plant-based source of protein.
What are some of your favorite zucchini recipes? Leave a comment below!
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Get the recipe:{15 Minutes} Zucchini Mushroom Stir Fry
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced and halved
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup mushroom, sliced
- 1/4 cup oil, for stir-frying
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste *
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp arrowroot flour
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 – 4 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, about 1/2 an orange
Equipment
- Coconut Aminos
Instructions
- Preheat a large pan/skillet on medium then low heat with oil and sauté carrots for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Then add zucchini, mushroom and minced garlic. Sauté for another 8-10 minutes – until vegetables are soft (but not wilted)
- In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the Teriyaki sauce. Set aside.
- When vegetables are done, add sauce and cook on heat for about 1 minute. The sauce should thicken at that time. Serve over rice and enjoy!
- Stir gently until the sauce becomes sticky and thoroughly coat the veggie stir fry.
- Serve with a bed of rice or your favorite protein of choice.
Notes
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.
I was looking for a recipe for zucchini that was made by my aunts friend. I wish I had written it down then. I saw your recipe and loved it. I look forward to cooking it.
Taste be ok if no orange juice on hand?
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You mention that water chestnuts can be used. At what point would those be added?
I had some zucchini and mushrooms in my fridge that needed to be eaten and I found this recipe, so perfect, thank you for creating a delicious recipe!!
I added cashews for some extra protein. Followed recipe above and added cashews when cooking the carrots. Served with whole grain Jasmine rice Turned out AMAZING!
This recipe was quick and easy! I used zucchini and squash and added raw cashews when cooking the veggies. It paired so well with brown jasmine rice and finished it off with a sprinkle of tri color sesame seeds. No need to add any salt. I added red pepper flakes to the sauce. This one is going on my meal prep rotation for sure!
Recipe is great, however Rice is not whole30 approved so I used eggs as my protein.
Hi Dimitrie,
So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Shuang
Delicious! Thank you. I substituted a few things based on my pantry and everyone loved it.
YAY! I am so glad you all loved it 🙂
Shuang