Teriyaki Zucchini

Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Teriyaki Zucchini recipe! Perfectly tender zucchini slices are stir-fried to golden perfection and coated in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and freshly grated ginger. A touch of cornstarch ensures the sauce thickens beautifully, creating a glossy glaze that clings to each zucchini piece. Topped with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds and fresh, crisp green onions, this dish is a stunning combination of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and makes a delicious side for rice bowls, grilled meats, or even a standalone vegetarian option. Simple, healthy, and irresistibly tasty, this Teriyaki Zucchini is guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Zucchini
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and trim off the ends. Slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the green onions and set them aside for garnish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 4

Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add it to the soy sauce mixture. Stir well to combine and set aside.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the zucchini slices to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften and develop a light golden-brown color.

Step 7

Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the zucchini and stir well to coat evenly.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and glazes the zucchini.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the teriyaki zucchini to a serving dish.

Step 10

Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top as a garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	934.9 grams (934.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	516

Total Fat 17.20g	22%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9195mg	400%
Total Carbohydrate 82.60g	30%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 69.90g
Protein 13.80g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176mg	14%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 2006mg	43%

*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: 28.6%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 61.1%