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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Spicy Asian Zucchini

Spicy Asian Zucchini

By Sherri On August 10, 2015, Updated September 7, 2020 25 Comments

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Spicy Asian Zucchini recipe on a white plate

Simple but full of flavor, this Spicy Asian Zucchini is another wonderful, healthy side dish for you to try   It’s ready in under 10 minutes too!

I love finding new ways to cook zucchini. Especially this time of year when it is so plentiful at the farmer’s markets.  I usually have loads in our garden but I failed this year in garden anything.

Some of my favorite zucchini recipes include these Baked Zucchini Cakes, this Zucchini Casserole and these Mexican Zucchini Boats

Spicy Asian Zucchini recipe on a white plate

 

I have never used sriracha sauce.  It’s another one, like the Thai chili sauce that I tried for the first time making this Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta, that I have heard of but never bought. I found it alongside the hot sauces and buffalo sauces in the condiment aisle.

I am not a “hot, hot” food kind of girl. You can certainly adjust the “hot” in this recipe to your liking. Add more if you like more kick. Use 1 tablespoon if you want just a little bitty bit. Two tablespoons were perfect for us.

Serve with Soy Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders and Ginger Sesame Slaw for another great healthy meal.

Spicy Asian Zucchini recipe ingredients

 

Asian Zucchini Ingredients

Zucchini, cut into strips

Garlic, minced

Soy sauce

Sriracha sauce

Honey

Green onions, sliced

Sesame oil

Salt and pepper to taste

esame seeds, optional

Spicy Asian Zucchini

How to Make Spicy Asian Zucchini

Heat sesame oil in a skillet on medium high heat.

Add the zucchini and garlic and saute for about 5-7 minutes or until desired tenderness

Place zucchini on a plate.

Combine the soy sauce, sriracha, and honey and whisk together until combined.

Pour the mixture over the sauteed zucchini and toss to combine.

Sprinkle with green onions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

ENJOY!!!

Spicy Asian Zucchini recipe on a white plate

 

Try these other popular side dishes too.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Spicy Asian Zucchini

Simple but full of flavor, this Spicy Asian Zucchini is another wonderful, healthy side dish for you to try It’s ready in under 10 minutes too!
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 3 small zucchini cut into long strips
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 TBSP sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 TBSP sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
  • Add the zucchini and garlic and saute for about 5-7 minutes or until desired tenderness
  • Place zucchini on a plate.
  • Combine the soy sauce, sriracha, and honey and whisk together until combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the sauteed zucchini and toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle with green onions
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 21.9mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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Inspired by Neighbor Food Blog

 

By Sherri Healthy Recipes, Popular Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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  1. Tanya P says

    July 2, 2020 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    We can’t get enough of this delicious recipe at our house! So simple, but SO flavorful!!!

    Reply
  2. Candace says

    May 19, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    I could have eaten the entire dish all by myself, so delicious! Adding to my favori

    Reply
  3. Diane Novak says

    June 19, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Very good Asian inspired veggie side. I had two large zucchini so I increased the other ingredients accordingly. Use my own fermented hot sauce and finished with a extra drizzle of honey. Add a protein of choice and white or brown rice and you’ll have a delicious, healthy complete dish.

    Reply
  4. Diana says

    June 18, 2019 at 10:22 pm

    Absolutely delicious and easy!

    Reply
  5. Ha says

    August 19, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    What makes this “Asian”? The sriracha and sesame oil?

    Reply
    • Anthony Smith says

      January 26, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, and honey are all staples of Asian cooking…

      Reply
  6. Jasmyne says

    July 18, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! By far the best thing I have ever eaten !! Amazing and perfect for my Keto diet.

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Leong says

    July 9, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    Cooked this today and it was so yummylicious. I sprinkled chillies flakes to add in extra flavour. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      July 9, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      I’m so happy you like it!!

      Reply
  8. Victoria says

    September 23, 2015 at 11:53 am

    I have everything except the sesame oil. Can you use Olive Oil or no?

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      September 23, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      I’m sure it would still be great with olive oil. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Stephanie says

    August 25, 2015 at 2:38 am

    This looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    August 24, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Your Spicy Asian Zucchini looks delicious. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    August 23, 2015 at 10:20 am

    We have an abundance of zucchini this year so I’m always on the hunt for new recipes. This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  12. Jann Olson says

    August 22, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    this sounds yummy and very unusual. Very different than most zucchini dishes. Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  13. Bismah says

    August 22, 2015 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    These look so tasty! I love zucchini and will have to give this a try. Thank you for sharing at the “Dear Creatives Linky”.

    Reply
  14. Alli @ Tornadough Alli says

    August 20, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Yum! I love this idea! And for once I actually have everything it takes to actually make this! That rarely happens, lol. I Would love for you to come share this at tonight’s Throwback Thursday’s link party!

    Reply
  15. AnnMarie says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    4 stars
    Oh I am so happy to find new zucchini recipes! These all sound SO good! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      August 19, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you AnnMarie!!

      Reply
  16. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Wow! I love this! What a great way to enjoy zucchini. I especially like the addition of green onions and sesame seeds. Pinning!

    Reply
  17. Nikki @ MBAsahm says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:20 am

    This looks delicious! My husband and I have been on a vegan diet this summer and I am desperate for new recipes to change things up! This one seems so simple which make it even better. Will definitely be giving it a try! Pinned! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Barb says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:43 am

    Oh! I love Zucchini and this looks soooo delicious! A perfect side dish or even all on its own! Barb 🙂 http://www.sparklesintheeveryday.com

    Reply
  19. joy says

    August 17, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    Yum! This zucchini dish looks tasty! I like the combination of flavors. Found you on Tip Me Tuesday!

    Reply
  20. Marie says

    August 17, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    This looks so good! We love finding new recipes for zucchini too. Looking forward to trying this. Thanks!

    Reply
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