Asian Inspired Zucchini

Total Time: 21 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 small zucchini, unpeeled
• 1 small red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 use a mandolin to slice zucchini thinly and lengthwise to form a ribbon.
• 2 peel and thinly slice red onion and finely mince garlic.
• 3 heat sesame and olive oils together in a medium skillet over medium high heat. add onion and sauté until tender.
• 4 add soy sauce, garlic and ginger and sauté briefly.
• 5 adjust heat to medium; add zucchini and continue to sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender. do not overcook.
• 6 remove from heat, transfer to serving dish, top with sesame seeds and serve.
• 7 to modify to italian, use 2 tablespoons olive oil and omit sesame seed oil, ginger and soy sauce. add 2 to 3 diced plum tomatoes and a pinch of red pepper flakes before tossing in zucchini. sprinkle with chopped parsley instead of sesame seeds. season with salt & pepper.