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Hibachi Zucchini

Savory Hibachi Zucchini: Quick & Easy Japanese Delight

Delight in this quick and easy hibachi zucchini recipe, featuring vibrant flavors and a vegetarian twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Zucchini Cut into sticks for even cooking.
  • 1 medium Onion Cut into half-inch pieces for uniform cooking.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tsp Garlic Minced; fresh garlic enhances taste compared to powdered.
  • 1 tsp Ginger Minced; can substitute with ground ginger (1/4 tsp) if fresh isn't available.
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil For sautéing.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Delivers umami flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Adds a nutty richness.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds Provides crunch and visual appeal.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large sauté pan
  • Wok

Method
 

Preparations
  1. Wash and trim the zucchini, cutting it into sticks approximately half an inch square and 2-3 inches long.
  2. Quarter the onion and slice it into strips.
Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the sauté pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add vegetable oil and let it heat until shimmering, around 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Add sliced onion to the pan, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 30 seconds.
  5. Add zucchini sticks, stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp and golden-brown.
  6. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil, sprinkling salt, pepper, and sesame seeds for an additional minute.
  7. Remove the hibachi zucchini from heat and transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm and pair with fried rice or grilled protein for a complete meal.

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