Description
Japanese Zucchini Stir-Fry is a vibrant, quick-cooking side dish featuring crisp-tender zucchini and sweet onions sautéed in vegetable oil. Flavored with teriyaki and soy sauces, seasoned with crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper, and finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this dish delivers a delightful balance of savory, slightly spicy, and umami-rich notes. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or adding an Asian touch to your meal.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cut zucchini into 2 inch long pieces and then cut each piece into 6 wedges.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
- Add zucchini and onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until soft enough for your liking.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Substitute yellow squash for zucchini, or use tamari for gluten-free. Sweet onions can be swapped for regular onions. Prepare ingredients ahead, but cook just before serving for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet to preserve texture. If zucchini gets mushy, reduce cooking time or use a firmer variety. Adjust the spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg