Description
This spicy Asian zucchini recipe is the easiest 15-minute side dish you’ll ever make! Fresh zucchini is sautéed until tender-crisp, then tossed in a bold soy-sriracha-honey glaze. Perfect with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein, this dish is quick, versatile, and totally addictive.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, cut into thick spears or half-moons
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted if possible
Instructions
- Wash zucchini and cut into thick spears or half-moons.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add zucchini in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until lightly browned but still firm.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sriracha, and honey. Pour over zucchini, tossing to coat.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
For less heat, reduce or replace sriracha with a milder chili sauce.
Try swapping zucchini for green beans, broccoli, or yellow squash.
Add shrimp, chicken, or tofu to make this a complete meal.
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté / Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy zucchini, asian zucchini recipe, zucchini side dish, 15-minute zucchini, healthy zucchini recipe
