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Summer Squash Stir Fry

Source: Connecticut Food Policy Council

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Jazz up this summer dish by adding cumin, garlic powder, or fresh basil.

Makes
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups summer squash, washed and sliced
  • seasonings, to taste, optional (suggested seasonings: garlic powder, pepper, cumin, thyme, basil, or oregano)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and stir fry until onion is clear and begins to brown.
  4. Add carrots and stir until carrots are tender and crisp. Add squash and cook for about 2 minutes. Lower heat.
  5. Add seasonings of choice. Cook for 2 more minutes. Serve as a side dish.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Summer Squash Carrots

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