Japanese Zucchini
Japanese Zucchini is a quick and delightful side dish that highlights the fresh flavors of zucchini paired with savory sauces. This recipe features sautéed zucchini and onions enhanced with soy sauce and teriyaki sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and umami. With just a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to complement your favorite grilled meats or Asian-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut zucchini into 2-inch long pieces and then into wedges.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
- Sauté zucchini and onion for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add teriyaki sauce and soy sauce along with crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper; cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until desired tenderness is reached.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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