Description
This Tasty Asian Zucchini Side is a quick and flavorful dish made with fresh zucchinis and a savory soy-garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Start by washing the zucchinis under cold water, then trim the ends. Slice them into thin rounds or half-moons to maximize surface area for flavor absorption. Set the zucchini aside.
- In a large skillet, pour in about two tablespoons of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until it shimmers slightly.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot oil, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
- Toss in the sliced zucchini and stir to coat them in the oil and garlic. Sauté for around 5-7 minutes until tender but slightly crisp.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl to create the savory glaze.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the sautéed zucchini in the skillet. Stir gently and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the zucchini before serving warm.
Notes
- Freshness and texture; substitute with yellow squash for variation.
- Can replace vegetable oil with olive oil for a different flavor.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier twist.
- Can substitute sesame oil with olive oil if unavailable.
- Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative to rice vinegar.
- Fresh garlic is preferred for the best taste.
- Flax seeds can provide a nice crunch as a substitution for sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
