The Vegan Grilled Zucchini with Spicy Asian Sauce is tasty. It has 125 calories per serving. We will prepare this recipe in just 20 minutes. You may serve this Vegan Grilled Zucchini with Spicy Asian Sauce at parties, birthdays, occasions, or as a meal treat to yourself. The ingredients are zucchini, soy sauce, maple syrup, olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic, sriracha sauce, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve this recipe with steamed jasmine rice, vegetable fried rice, sticky rice, rice noodles, sesame noodles, grilled tofu, spring rolls, or vegan dumplings. You may store this recipe for three days in your refrigerator.
STATS:
- Course: Side dish
- Diet: Vegan
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian
- Servings: 4
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Number of calories: 125 kcal
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Grill pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Small whisk
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- One tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 medium zucchini
- One tbsp olive oil
- 2 pieces of garlic
- One tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp ginger
- One tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chopped green onions
- Two tbsp soy sauce
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini is the main ingredient in your meal. It absorbs your sauce well and cooks quickly as well. You may use eggplant or bell peppers as an alternative.
OLIVE OIL:
- It helps to avoid sticking and also gives a light taste to your recipe. You may utilize avocado oil as another option.
SOY SAUCE:
- We use soy sauce to give a salty & umami taste to your recipe. You may use gluten-free tamari as another idea.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- Maple syrup gives sweetness and maintains the heat of sriracha in your recipe. You may utilize agave syrup as another option.
RICE VINEGAR:
- It gives a little tangy flavor to your recipe. We may use apple cider vinegar as another idea.
SESAME OIL:
- It provides a little bit of nutty aroma and depth in your meal. You may eliminate it, but the flavor of your recipe will be lost.
SRIRACHA SAUCE:
- This is the key component in your recipe. It includes little sweetness and smooth heat in your meal. Also, it blends smoothly with your sauce. You may use any hot sauce instead.
GINGER:
- Ginger gives warmth and a fresh taste to your recipe. You may use ½ tsp ground ginger as another idea.
SESAME SEEDS:
- Sesame seeds give a crunch & nutty taste to your meal. You may utilize crushed peanuts as an alternative.
GREEN ONIONS:
- It gives freshness and a little sharpness to your recipe. You may use cilantro as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, we will wash and cut your zucchini into long strips and use olive oil to brush them.
- Heat your pan and grill zucchini for 4 minutes.
- Now mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sriracha, garlic, sesame oil, and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Then pour the sauce on your grilled zucchini and toss gently to coat all the pieces.
- Lastly, sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Vegetable fried rice
- Sticky rice
NOODLES:
- Stir-fried noodles
- Rice noodles
- Sesame noodles
SIDE:
- Grilled tofu
- Vegetable dumplings
- Spring rolls
TIPS:
- We should not cook zucchini too much, so it does not become mushy.
- Also, you may include more sriracha if you like extra spice.
- You may use fresh garlic and ginger to get the best taste in your recipe.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this recipe in a closed box for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing is not really recommended.
FAQs:
Can I reduce the spice in my recipe?
- Yes, you may use ½ tsp sriracha to make your recipe less spicy.
Can I air-fry my recipe instead of grilling?
- Yes, you may cook for 12 minutes at 180°C.
Should I make my sauce early?
- Yes, you may keep it for five days in your fridge.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 125 kcal
Net carbs: 9 grams
Total carbs: 11 g
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 7 grams
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 360 milligrams
Calcium: 0.05 g
Iron: 0.002 gram
Vitamin A: 300 IU
