Zucchini and Squash Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon (for garnish))
• Green onions (2, sliced (for garnish))
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Yellow squash (2 medium, sliced)
• Zucchini (2 medium, sliced)

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced zucchini and squash to the skillet, and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the sauce over the zucchini and squash, and stir fry for an additional 2 minutes until the vegetables are coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice.