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Hibachi Zucchini

Savory Hibachi Zucchini: Quick Side Dish for Any Meal

This Hibachi Zucchini recipe brings flavors from your favorite hibachi restaurant to your home in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini
  • 2 medium Zucchini Tender-crisp texture; unpeeled for extra color.
  • 1 medium Onion Thinly sliced; can substitute with shallots.
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Preferred; any neutral oil will suffice.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Can use vegan butter or omit.
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced; powdered ginger in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced for the best depth of flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust to personal taste.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Scallion Greens Chopped finely for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds Sprinkle generously for flavor.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and trim the zucchinis, cutting them into sticks about 4 inches long. Thinly slice the onion, mince the ginger and garlic, and gather soy sauce, oil, and butter.
  2. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat, adding vegetable oil and butter. Melt the butter fully.
  3. Introduce minced ginger and garlic into the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add zucchini sticks and sliced onions to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper, cooking uncovered for 6–8 minutes until zucchini is slightly charred.
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle with scallion greens and sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste, enjoy fresh. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat with a splash of soy sauce.

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