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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Spicy Asian Zucchini

    Spicy Asian Zucchini

    Published: Aug 10, 2015 · Modified: Jan 13, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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    A plate full of zucchini slices topped in brown sauce and scallions

    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!

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

    A white rectangle plate with zucchini slices in brown sauce and scallions

    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.

    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!!!

    closeup of zucchini slices with a spicy sauce and scallions
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    A plate full of zucchini slices topped in brown sauce and scallions

    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!
    4.98 from 45 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 tablespoon sriracha sauce
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 green onions sliced
    • 2 tablespoon 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

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    1. afra

      April 06, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple and very tasty. Had it as a side to a very mild steamed chicken/tofu dish. Worked really well! I really am a fan of siracha for anything from oven baked chicken to just a simple dip mixed with yoghurt. Thanks for this nice idea

      Reply
    2. Alicia ng

      March 30, 2022 at 2:41 am

      Hi can I use jap cucumber instead? Thks

      Reply
      • Sherri

        March 30, 2022 at 8:46 am

        Absolutely! You may want to cook the cucumber a little less time to make sure it stays nice a crispy.

        Reply
    3. Louise Smith

      January 25, 2021 at 6:19 am

      Hi, my son is vegan so would this work with maple syrup in place of the honey?

      Reply
      • Joan

        September 05, 2022 at 10:35 am

        I’ve made it with agave and maple syrup instead of honey. Both worked very well.

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      September 02, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I like spicy and I found this pretty spicy but not over the top with 2T of siracha. Thanks for the yummy recipe.

      Reply
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