Two Squash And Cherry Tomato Stir Fry Recipes

STIR-FRIED CORN, SQUASH, AND TOMATOES WITH GINGER, GARLIC AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine stock or water, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir to dissolve cornstarch. Place this mixture and all the other ingredients near the burner in the order they will be used.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to pan. Swirl in coconut oil and add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until onion is crisp-tender, and add squash. Stir-fry for about a minute, until you can just see the squash becoming translucent, and add corn. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, and add tomatoes, salt, and sugar. tir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the tomatoes have collapsed and stir-fry is beginning to look saucy.
• Stir in Thai basil and cilantro. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Continue to stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until vegetables are glazed. Remove from heat and serve, with rice, noodles or other grains.

TOMATO ZUCCHINI SQUASH SKILLET

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and yellow squash; cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down, about 5 more minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.

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.

SUMMER CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken and garlic, then sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Increase the heat to high, then throw in the zucchini. Stir it around for about 45 seconds, then scoot the zucchini to the edges of the pan. Throw in the corn and cook it for a minute, then push it to the edges of the pan. Throw in the grape tomatoes, stir them around for a minute, then sprinkle on some salt and pepper to taste.
• Next, throw the chicken back in. Stir everything around for about 45 seconds, or until it's all combined and hot. Pour it onto a big platter.
• Sprinkle on the fresh basil and some Parmesan shavings then ... this is the best part ... squeeze the lemon all over the top. This adds a wonderful, indescribable freshness.

YELLOW SQUASH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute squash in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, basil, pepper and salt. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through.

STIR-FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add peas, tomatoes and shallot. Stir-fry until peas are bright green and tomatoes are heated through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with vinegar and toss to coat. Season with salt an pepper and serve.

SWORDFISH WITH TWO-SQUASH, POTATO AND TOMATO SAUTé

Steps:

• For Fish:
• Place fish in glass baking dish. Combine mustard and lime juice in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallots, rosemary and generous amount of pepper. Spoon marinade over fish, turning to coat. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or chill 3 hours.
• For vegetables:
• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until just tender. Drain. Cool. Slice potatoes. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Sprinkle fish with salt. Without removing marinade, grill fish until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Place fish on platter.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and rosemary; cook until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add all squash; sauté until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes and tomatoes; stir until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon vegetables around fish. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

TWO SQUASH AND CHERRY TOMATO STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Using small, sharp knife, peel 1/2-inch-wide lengthwise strips from zucchini and yellow squash to create striped appearance.
• Cut zucchini and squash crosswise into 3/4-inch-wide rounds.
• Steam over boiling water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Rinse under cold water; drain and pat dry.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.).
• Heat oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add zucchini and squash and stir until heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and basil and toss 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.