Glazed Zucchini

Transform your everyday vegetable side dish into a flavor-packed delight with this Glazed Zucchini recipe. Perfectly sautéed zucchini rounds are coated in a rich, savory-sweet glaze made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick. The zucchini caramelizes beautifully in the skillet, creating tender slices with golden edges and layers of umami flavor. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh parsley adds a burst of texture and color, making this dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 22 minutes, this quick and versatile recipe is ideal as a healthy side dish or a light vegetarian main when served over fluffy rice. Your family will love this easy, weeknight-friendly way to enjoy zucchini!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:22 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons honey
• 3 cloves garlic
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Trim the ends off the zucchini and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to create the glaze. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, add the zucchini rounds in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 7

Sprinkle the zucchini with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and pour the prepared glaze over the zucchini in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the zucchini evenly in the glaze.

Step 9

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly and cling to the zucchini.

Step 10

Transfer the glazed zucchini to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and optional chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a simple vegetarian meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	892 grams (892.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	674

Total Fat 32.10g	41%
Saturated Fat 5.20g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9793mg	426%
Total Carbohydrate 89.70g	33%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 80.50g
Protein 12.20g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1898mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 51.5%