Name: Quick and Delicious Sweet and Spicy Japanese Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 Medium Zucchini; 1 Small Sweet Onion; 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 Tbsp Teriyaki Sauce; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Sweet and Spicy Japanese Zucchini

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Sweet and Spicy Japanese zucchini is a great addition to any meal. It has tang, it has heat, it is healthy and delicious. You won’t regret trying this one tonight.

Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables for its versatility and tastiness. I love zucchini any way I can get it from steamed to soups to fried and dipped in ranch. This particular recipe is a bit different in the preparation, but it is still fantastic.

Really, how can you not like zucchini? Paired with the sweet teriyaki sauce and the spice of the red pepper flakes, this dish adds some flavor to your meal.

Required Preparations

You will need your favorite teriyaki sauce, I sometimes make my own, but store bought works well too. Any soy sauce or even liquid amino’s, some zucchini, onion, red pepper flakes, and black pepper finish this one off.

Start by cutting the zucchini into about one inch to one and a half inches pieces. Then cut these pieces into four to six wedge shaped pieces. Dice up your sweet onion and you are ready to begin.

Saute the onion and zucchini in a large skillet until lightly browned. Add in your sauces, and spices. All you have to do now is to cover the pot, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the squash is fully cooked.

Super easy, just about cooks itself, and tastes great on the side of any main dish you make.