Description
Sautéed Japanese Zucchini with onion and teriyaki sauce makes a delicious side dish. Try this easy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion (coarsely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut zucchini into 2-inch long pieces, then wedge each piece for even cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add chopped zucchini and onion; sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until desired tenderness is reached.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your heat preference. Incorporate minced garlic during sautéing for an extra flavor boost.