Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini
Tender zucchini and sweet onion are quickly sautéed with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy for a bright, umami-rich side. Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini brings crisp-tender texture, toasted sesame aroma, and a light savory glaze that pairs well with grilled meats or rice. Serve it for a speedy weeknight Dinner or alongside hibachi-style mains.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onions; cook and stir for 4 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and ginger.
- 4
Cook 1 minute more.
- 5
Add zucchini.
- 6
Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- 8
Cook until the zucchini is as tender as you prefer, about 2 minutes more.
- 9
Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Calories 56.89 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.93 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 5.49 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.8 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.54 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 136.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 4.48 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Japanese Steakhouse Style Zucchini is a Japanese side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Ginger Paste, Minced Garlic, and Onion. Each serving provides about 56.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Ginger Paste, Minced Garlic, Onion, Reduced-Sodium Beef Broth. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 56.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini healthy?
- Japanese Steakhouse-Style Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 56.89 calories and 0.93 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, 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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