Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites
Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites balance buttery, lightly browned squash with a salty soy glaze and a nutty crunch from toasted sesame seeds. A hint of garlic and black pepper rounds out the flavor, making this a bright, quick side for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts. Serve alongside grilled meats, rice bowls, or simple stir-fries when you want something crisp-tender and flavorful.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in the zucchini, and cook until it is lightly browned.
- 3
Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds.
- 4
Season with garlic powder and pepper, and keep cooking until the zucchini is well coated and tender.
- Calories 225.29 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 9.35 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 48.92 g 18%
- Total Fat 5.63 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.61 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 426.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 19.11 g Good Source 68%
- Total Sugars 1.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 325.9 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 7.43 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 1070.84 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 24.06 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Soy Sesame Zucchini Bites is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic Powder, and Sesame Seeds. Each serving provides about 225.29 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic Powder, Sesame Seeds, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites healthy?
- Soy-Sesame Zucchini Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 225.29 calories and 9.35 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 426.37 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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