Sesame Steamed Zucchini

Name: Sesame Steamed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 small zucchini; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; Dash salt and pepper

Here’s a super-simple way to dress up zucchini from Wanda Penton of Franklinton, Louisiana. Asian flavor and sesame seed crunch make this side dish a treat to eat! Tip Idea: Yellow summer squash could be substituted for some of the zucchini.

Ingredients

2 small zucchini
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash salt and pepper

Directions

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl; drizzle with sesame mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 70 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Sesame Zucchini in Cooking for 2 Fall 2006

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bokken

May 26, 2008

I was looking for something that went along well with the Sesame Steak (also found in Taste of Home) and this seemed to fit the bill. It was fast and tasted great. This is a keeper!