Spicy Asian Zucchini
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Spicy Asian Zucchini
Description
The zucchini is cut into long, small strips and cooked in sesame oil over medium-high heat with minced garlic. This quick sauté softens the zucchini while retaining some bite, infused with toasted sesame aroma. Separately, a sauce is whisked from soy sauce, sriracha, and honey to provide salty, spicy, and sweet layers.
Once cooked, the zucchini is coated with the sauce for an even flavor distribution. Garnished with green onions and optional sesame seeds, the dish balances spice and sweetness with the natural mild flavor and moisture of zucchini.
This preparation suits serving warm or at room temperature as a vegetable side or appetizer. It pairs well with rice or grilled proteins. The simple ingredients and fast method make it an accessible option for adding vibrant flavor and texture to a meal.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini cut into long strips, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
- Add the zucchini and garlic and saute for about 5-7 minutes or until desired tenderness
- Place zucchini on a plate.
- Combine the soy sauce, sriracha, and honey and whisk together until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the sauteed zucchini and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with green onions
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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