Description
Tender zucchini slices sautéed until lightly golden and coated in a glossy sweet and spicy soy sesame sauce. This quick and flavorful vegetable dish delivers bold Asian inspired flavor in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red chili flakes.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat.
- Add zucchini slices in a single layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until lightly golden and tender.
- Pour the sauce over the zucchini and toss gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the slices evenly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to prevent steaming.
- Salt the zucchini lightly and pat dry before cooking for better browning.
- Adjust chili flakes to control the spice level.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg