This healthy Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry With Zucchini Noodles is done in 15 minutes in one pan. Made with pantry staples and frozen veggies.
This Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles is made with pantry staples and frozen vegetables. It comes together in about 15 minutes and can be customized to your liking.
There's no need for take-out when dinner comes together so quickly! It has a balance of sweet, spicy, and umami flavors.
Another stir fry recipe is my Tofu Stir Fry with Bell Peppers.
If you love zucchini noodles, try my Zucchini Noodles with Raw Red Pepper Sauce or my Vegan Zucchini Lasagna.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Tamari: I used low sodium gluten-free tamari because I like to control the amount of salt.
- Rice vinegar: I used brown rice vinegar. You could also use regular rice vinegar.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness. You could also use maple syrup, agave syrup or your favorite sweetener.
- Sesame oil: Adds a nutty flavor.
- Serrano pepper: Adds spice. You could also use a jalapeño pepper.
- Mixed vegetables: I used a package of frozen stir fry vegetables which consisted of broccoli, carrots, green beans, onions, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Use your favorites. Of course you can also use fresh vegetables.
- Ginger: Adds a spicy warm note.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
- Zucchini: I used fresh zucchini that I spiralized myself. You could also buy frozen zoodles or "zucchini spirals".
- Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Mix tamari, brown rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Let sit until the brown sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Spiralize zucchini with a spiralizer. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can buy zucchini spirals or use a vegetable peeler.
Mince garlic, ginger, and brown sugar mixture. Chop serrano pepper.
Step 3: Add sesame oil to a large skillet on medium-high heat. (If you have a wok cooking times will be faster and you won't need as much oil.)
Add serrano pepper and frozen vegetables. Cook until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Add ginger and garlic. Cook 30 seconds.
Step 5: Add spiralized zucchini noodles. Cook until crisp tender, about 5 minutes more.
Make sure to flip the vegetables to get them all heated through.
🥡 Storage
This zucchini noodle stir fry will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
🍽 Serving
This stir fry can be eaten as a side dish or a healthy meal. Serve it with:
📖 Variations / Additions
- Roasted cashews or peanuts
- Ginger Hoisin Tofu
- Rice noodles
- Brown rice or white rice
- Cauliflower rice
- Vegan chicken
- Soy curls
- Tempeh
- Store-bought stir fry sauce or hoisin sauce
- Red pepper flakes
- Cilantro
👩🏻🍳 FAQs
No, there is no need to thaw the vegetables first. If they have a lot of ice on them, pat them with a clean towel to get the ice off.
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I originally posted this recipe March 7, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it.
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🧂 You May Need
Here is the spiralizer I own. I love it because it takes up very little space.
If you're like me and don't plan on using it very often, it's great because you don't have a large gadget taking up space in your kitchen.
📋 Recipe
Frozen Vegetable Stir Fry With Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons low sodium gluten free tamari
- 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped serrano
- 4 cups mixed vegetables - I used broccoli, carrots, green beans, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 4 cups spiralized zucchini noodles
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Mix brown sugar, tamari and brown rice vinegar in a bowl. Either let sit or whisk until sugar dissolves. (If you are in a hurry, you can heat the tamari and brown rice vinegar until warm, pour over the sugar, and the sugar will dissolve faster.)
- Heat sesame oil in a pan and add serrano pepper and mixed vegetables. Cook until crisp tender. Add garlic, ginger, and brown sugar mixture. Cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add zucchini and carrot noodles. Cook until tender.
Notes
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Christine says
This looks so delish. I don't have a spirilizer but I do have a mandoline slicer. I've only used it once but now this gives me an excuse to use it. Going to try this soon 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Pinned for later.
Willow Moon says
I used to use my mandoline before I got a spiralizer too!
Bree Hogan says
Wow this sounds delicious! I think I know what I'm making for dinner tomorrow night!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Bree!
Home by Jenn says
I haven't gotten into the zucchini noodles yet. I still need to get myself a spiralizer, it is on my list of kitchen gadgets to get. The stir fry looks amazing!
Willow Moon says
I love my spiralizer because I eat a lot more veggies.
Kristen says
wow, this looks incredible! I love experimenting with zucchini noodles and then add anything with tamari and I am sold! Thanks for sharing this!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kristen!
Susan says
Think I will have to try this. Looks delish
Willow Moon says
Thanks Susan!
lindaspiker says
Yum! Looks fabulous!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Linda!
sweetteasweetie (@SweetTSweetie) says
That looks delicious! Totally something I'd order for takeout.
Kari
Willow Moon says
I'd love to see a restaurant that serve zucchini noodles!
Mamabelly says
What a great, healthy meal for weeknights! I don't have a spiralizer but have been eyeing one on Amazon. I think I finally have to go and buy one. This looks so delicious!
Willow Moon says
I love my spiralizer! It is a handheld version, so takes up very little space.
Carol Cassara (@ccassara) says
What a great and healthy recipe this is. I am always interested in dishes that are both tasty and good for us. And that hub would eat.
Kelly @theinspiredparent says
Fun mix of ingredients! We love making stir-fry recipes at home so we'll give this a try! 🙂