Asian-Style Zucchini

Name: Asian-Style Zucchini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Rating: 4.12 stars

101 Ratings
73 Reviews
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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

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

53 calories; protein 2.4g 5% DV; carbohydrates 4.7g 2% DV; fat 3.4g 5% DV; cholesterol 2.7mg 1% DV; sodium 466.9mg 19% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (73)

Most helpful positive review

naples34102

03/18/2009

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 color. 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. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Aseleener

06/29/2011

Sorry I have multiple issues with this recipe. I don't think 1 zucchini is enough to make 4 servings. I guess it depends on the size but I would use 2 medium instead. Secondly why does the ingredient list say to divide the soy sauce? The directions have you put it in all at once. Thirdly that's too much soy sauce. I would use 1 tbsp. Instead of using garlic powder I would use 1 clove fresh garlic and also some fresh grated ginger. I would also use olive oil instead of the butter. Also I think 2 tbsp sesame seeds is too much; 1 tbsp would suffice. As written this ends up way too salty and is not enough for 4 adults. Read More

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101 Ratings

5 star values: 43
4 star values: 35
3 star values: 16
2 star values: 6
1 star values: 1

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naples34102

03/18/2009

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PHONETEK

07/11/2007

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 try and I'm glad I did. The honey worked the sesame seeds too. Will make again this way. Read More

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Linda Montague

08/17/2014

I think people should make the changes they wish and not pan the recipe. If you want changes, just make them. Aseleener need not have bothered to state ALL the changes she would have made. It was obviously not for her; so just don't make it, for Heaven's sake! Food is a personal thing; cooks have their own preferences. Constructive suggestions are fine, but this review was over the top... or should I say below the belt? Read More

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AmyV

04/08/2010

Excellent recipe! I have made this with a mixture of zucchini, squash, onions & carrots. They all tasted great, but be careful to not overcook! Have used this recipe several times & it is a favorite Read More

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Aseleener

06/29/2011

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LINDA MCLEAN

02/13/2007

Added some onion and sesame oil to this along with a few seasonings. Very good and enjoyed by all. Thanks! Read More

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DEB512

09/07/2006

Excellent! I used 2 cloves minced garlic and only I TB seasame seeds. A big hit. Read More

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OkinawanPrincess

05/30/2011

very tasty. used sesame oil instead of butter. this is a nice change to plain zucchini sides. a keeper. Read More

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Barb A.

11/17/2007

Overall a good recipe - not great but good. I quartered the zucchini lengthwise and cooked it as directed (made an interesting presentation). I used fresh garlic and added 2 tsp of honey when adding the soy sauce as others suggested. Read More

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Excellent recipe! I have made this with a mixture of zucchini, squash, onions & carrots. They all tasted great, but be careful to not overcook! Have used this recipe several times & it is a favorite