Asian-Style Zucchini

51 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Thick zucchini slices are lightly browned in butter and cooked with soy sauce and sesame seeds. This makes a fabulous summer side dish!” - by TRINITYJAE

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch slices
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
garlic powder to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
53 cal
3%

Fat
3.4 g
5%

Carbs
4.7 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (51)

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naples34102

Mar. 18, 2009

"Loved this! I am familiar with making zucchini this way but I've always used olive oil. Sauteeing the squash in butter, however, really aided in the browning factor and gave this a wonderful, rich col..." See moreor. I used a combo of zucchini and yellow squash, fresh garlic rather than garlic powder, and just used the soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds to taste. Very nice presentation and great flavor. "

PHONETEK

Jul. 11, 2007

"It seemed it was missing something. After reading all the reviews I did as another member had suggested and drizzled honey over it and BAM! that was the flavor this needed. Sounded strange enough to t..." See morery and I'm glad I did. The honey worked the sesame seeds too. Will make again this way."