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    Home » Recipes » Asian

    Spicy Asian Zucchini

    Published: Aug 10, 2015 · Modified: Jul 25, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 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.

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    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!
    4.99 from 52 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes 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

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Inspired by Neighbor Food Blog

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    Comments

    1. Ha

      August 19, 2018 at 8:09 pm

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

      Reply
      • Anthony Smith

        January 26, 2020 at 7:48 pm

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

        Reply
    2. Jasmyne

      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
    3. Jennifer Leong

      July 09, 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

        July 09, 2018 at 9:50 pm

        I’m so happy you like it!!

        Reply
    4. Victoria

      September 23, 2015 at 11:53 am

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

      Reply
      • Sherri

        September 23, 2015 at 12:57 pm

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

        Reply
    5. Stephanie

      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
    6. Miz Helen

      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
    7. Lisa

      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
    8. Jann Olson

      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
    9. Bismah

      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
    10. Alli @ Tornadough Alli

      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
    11. AnnMarie

      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

        August 19, 2015 at 9:58 pm

        Thank you AnnMarie!!

        Reply
    12. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

      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
    13. Nikki @ MBAsahm

      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
    14. Barb

      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
    15. joy

      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
    16. Marie

      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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