Description
A vibrant and flavorful low carb stir fry featuring zucchini, mushrooms, and onions, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in your heated skillet or wok.
- Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Quickly add the sliced mushrooms and onions.
- Stir-fry the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, letting the mushrooms soften while the onions become translucent.
- Now, it’s time to introduce the zucchini.
- Stir-fry everything together for about 5 to 7 minutes, aiming for a tender yet crisp finish on the zucchini.
- Follow this by adding the soy sauce, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Toss everything to coat evenly, allowing each component to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish your stir fry with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with cauliflower rice or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: low carb, stir fry, zucchini, mushrooms, healthy meal, easy recipe