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Sesame Zucchini

3.8

(2)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly
1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Halve zucchini lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. In a steamer set over simmering water steam zucchini, covered, until just tender, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a bowl toss zucchini with sesame oil and seeds, soy sauce, and salt to taste until coated well and sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TagsZucchiniSquashVegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or FewerSteamSummerGourmet
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