By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
73 cal · 23 min
Zucchini Stir Fry
Recipe GLPRf68f73051bacba
A vibrant and quick vegetable stir fry featuring tender zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper sautéed with aromatic herbs. This colorful dish makes a light yet satisfying main course, ready in just minutes.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow squash, cut into small pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into small pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning food preparation.
Prepare all vegetables: peel and chop the onion into bite-sized pieces, cut the yellow squash and zucchini into small cubes or slices, and chop the red pepper into small pieces. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion to the pan and stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant and beginning to soften.
Add the black pepper, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pan, stirring well to distribute the spices evenly with the onion.
Add the yellow squash, zucchini, and red pepper to the pan and stir continuously. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat until all vegetables are tender but still maintain a slight crunch.
Transfer the finished stir fry to a serving dish and serve hot while the vegetables are at their peak freshness.
Comments
This is a straightforward weeknight stir fry that checks every box for Charlotte shoppers: every ingredient is available at any major chain (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger), and you'll spend under $8 for four servings, mostly on oil and the vegetables themselves. The 23-minute estimate is honest for stovetop cooking, though chopping the vegetables adds a few minutes if you're not practiced. This dish doesn't leftovers well—zucchini turns mushy when reheated—so plan to eat it fresh the same night, and it works best as a side dish or light main rather than a hearty family dinner, since it's vegetable-forward with no protein.
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