Best Asian Inspired Zucchini Recipes

JAPANESE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 2 inch long pieces and then cut each piece into 6 wedges.
• Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
• Add zucchini and onion and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until soft enough for your liking.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

SPICY ASIAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 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.

ASIAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 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.

CHINESE-STYLE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in soy sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ASIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini cut side down in a baking dish. Fill dish with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside. Cook rice according to package directions., In a skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the bean sprouts, cabbage, mushrooms, cooked rice, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Spoon into zucchini shells; sprinkle with cheese and almonds. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ASIAN-INSPIRED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, sambal and black pepper. Set aside.
• 2. Cut zucchinis in thirds, then cut each third into 6 wedges.
• 3. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and saute for about 1 minute, then add zucchini and saute for 2 minutes more.
• 4. Add the teriyaki mixture and continue to cook for 2-4 minutes until zucchini are cooked to your liking.
• 5. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

CHINESE-INSPIRED CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Put chicken in a zip-top bag with enough cornstarch to lightly coat.
• Heat sesame oil and canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to plate. Add all mushrooms and zucchini, adding extra oil if needed, and brown until tender, about 3 minutes, depending on desired texture. Add chicken back into the pan, then add soy and chile paste to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes.