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
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.
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
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!!!
Try these other popular side dishes too.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Spicy Asian Zucchini
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
Inspired by Neighbor Food Blog
Tanya P
We can’t get enough of this delicious recipe at our house! So simple, but SO flavorful!!!
Candace
I could have eaten the entire dish all by myself, so delicious! Adding to my favori
Diane Novak
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.
Diana
Absolutely delicious and easy!
Ha
What makes this “Asian”? The sriracha and sesame oil?
Anthony Smith
Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, and honey are all staples of Asian cooking…
Jasmyne
OMG! By far the best thing I have ever eaten !! Amazing and perfect for my Keto diet.
Jennifer Leong
Cooked this today and it was so yummylicious. I sprinkled chillies flakes to add in extra flavour. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Sherri
I’m so happy you like it!!
Victoria
I have everything except the sesame oil. Can you use Olive Oil or no?
Sherri
I’m sure it would still be great with olive oil. 🙂
Stephanie
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!
Miz Helen
Your Spicy Asian Zucchini looks delicious. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Lisa
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.
Jann Olson
this sounds yummy and very unusual. Very different than most zucchini dishes. Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Bismah
These look so tasty! I love zucchini and will have to give this a try. Thank you for sharing at the “Dear Creatives Linky”.
Alli @ Tornadough Alli
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!
AnnMarie
Oh I am so happy to find new zucchini recipes! These all sound SO good! Pinned!
Sherri
Thank you AnnMarie!!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
Wow! I love this! What a great way to enjoy zucchini. I especially like the addition of green onions and sesame seeds. Pinning!
Nikki @ MBAsahm
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! 🙂
Barb
Oh! I love Zucchini and this looks soooo delicious! A perfect side dish or even all on its own! Barb 🙂 http://www.sparklesintheeveryday.com
joy
Yum! This zucchini dish looks tasty! I like the combination of flavors. Found you on Tip Me Tuesday!
Marie
This looks so good! We love finding new recipes for zucchini too. Looking forward to trying this. Thanks!