Description
Sizzling, savory, and perfectly crisp-tender—this Hibachi Zucchini brings restaurant-style flavor right to your dinner table in just 15 minutes. With garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce, it’s the ultimate easy recipe to elevate your meals. Whether you’re pairing it with grilled steak, chicken, or tofu, this quick side dish fits right into your favorite dinner ideas, easy recipes, healthy snack plans, or weeknight food ideas. Make it once and it’ll become a staple in your collection of healthy side dishes.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Slice zucchini into thick half-moons.
2. Heat butter and sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add zucchini and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until browned but still tender.
5. Pour in soy sauce and stir to coat. Let cook for 1 more minute.
6. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if using.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overcook the zucchini—keep them slightly firm for that perfect hibachi-style texture.
Add chili flakes or mushrooms for a spicier or more umami-rich variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: hibachi zucchini, easy zucchini recipe, hibachi veggies, healthy snack, quick dinner side