Teriyaki Zucchini Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Veggies
01 -
1 medium sweet onion, roughly diced
02 -
3 average-sized zucchini
→ Sauce Mix
03 -
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
04 -
1 tablespoon soy sauce
05 -
2 tablespoons cooking oil
→ Spices
06 -
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 -
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes, adjust how spicy you like it
→ Extras (Optional)
09 -
1 tablespoon butter to make it richer
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut each zucchini into 2-inch sections, then split those into 6 wedges. This will make bite-sized pieces that soak up all the tasty sauces.
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Heat your cooking oil in a big nonstick pan on medium-high until it glimmers. This sets the stage for your stir-fry.
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Toss the zucchini and onion into your heated skillet, let them crackle and cook until they just start to soften, about 2 minutes.
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Mix in the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, chili flakes, and black pepper. Watch as it caramelizes and turns into a shiny coating for the vegetables.
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Keep stirring now and then for another 4-5 minutes. Cook until the zucchini is as soft or crisp as you'd like.
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Turn off the heat, sprinkle sesame seeds on top, and stir in a little butter if you're feeling it. It'll add a lovely nutty crunch and more glossy richness.
# Notes:
01 -
Goes great with grilled chicken, fish, or fluffy steamed rice.
02 -
Want a heartier dish? Toss in tofu, shrimp, or chicken while cooking.