Japanese Zucchini
Japanese Zucchini is a flavorful dish cooked with sesame oil, soy sauce, and topped with sesame seeds. Perfect hibachi side dish.
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INGREDIENTS
For Zucchini
- 1 pound zucchini, I used 2
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- fresh chopped parsley , or cilantro for garnish
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoon tamari
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Slice the zucchini into pieces about 2 inches long, then cut each piece into 6 smaller sections. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and mix well to prevent the zucchini from absorbing too much oil during sautéing.1 pound zucchini, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients.3 tablespoon tamari, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the sauce, and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the zucchini to a serving plate, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, fresh chopped parsley
NOTES
- To Store. Store any leftover Japanese zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze. Zucchini can get mushy when frozen, and for this reason I don't recommend freezing it. If you want to make it for meal prep, simply slice the zucchini 4 days ahead and store in a container in the fridge.
- Reheating. Reheat in a skillet over medium-high heat until warmed through. Add a splash of water or more sauce to refresh the flavors. Avoid microwaving, as this can make the zucchini soggy.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Serving: 1gCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 707mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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