5 from 156 votes
Spicy Asian Zucchini
Spicy Asian Zucchini offers thinly sliced zucchini strips sautéed with garlic and sesame oil until tender, then tossed in a tangy-sweet sauce of soy, sriracha, and honey. The result is a warm, mildly spicy dish with savory and sweet balance, complemented by fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for texture. This side makes a flavorful addition to Asian-inspired meals or light snacks.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
85 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% 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.