Description
Bring the vibrant taste of a Japanese steakhouse to your home with this delicious hibachi zucchini. This quick and easy dish features tender zucchini sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, all enhanced by the umami flavor of soy sauce and the richness of sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, hibachi zucchini is a versatile side that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, beef, or even as part of a vegetarian meal. With just 15 minutes from prep to plate, this colorful dish proves that healthy eating can be both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the zucchinis into half-inch square sticks and cut the onion into half-inch pieces.
- Preheat a sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat, adding vegetable oil once hot.
- Sauté the sliced onion until softened (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini sticks and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly browned.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds. Sauté for 1 more minute until tender-crisp.
- Serve alongside your favorite protein or rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg