Chinese Braised Zucchini

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Chinese Braised Zucchini
50 min.
4
115kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's both vegetarian and vegan-friendly? Look no further than this Chinese Braised Zucchini recipe! Not only is it dairy-free, but it's also incredibly easy to make and ready in just 50 minutes. With a serving size of 4, this dish is perfect for sharing at any meal.

Packed with flavor, this recipe uses a blend of Chinese black bean sauce, minced ginger, garlic, and Thai chile peppers to create a mouth-watering taste that's sure to impress. The zucchini is cooked to perfection in sesame oil, soy sauce, and water, resulting in a tender and succulent texture.

With only 115 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence. The caloric breakdown includes 11.52% protein, 56.7% fat, and 31.78% carbs, making it a well-rounded side that complements any main course.

Whether you're a fan of Chinese cuisine or just looking to add more vegetarian options to your menu, this Chinese Braised Zucchini is a must-try. So why not give it a go and treat your taste buds to a flavor-packed side dish that's both healthy and delicious?

Ingredients

  • tablespoon black bean garlic sauce chinese
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced
  • cloves garlic minced
  • tablespoons sesame oil 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  •  thai chile seeded chopped
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • small onion diced yellow
  •  zucchini cut into 1/2-inch slices

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir fry the onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the black bean sauce and chile peppers, and continue stir frying about 30 seconds to coat the onions with the black bean sauce.
  2. Stir in the zucchini, ginger, soy sauce, and water. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes until the zucchini is soft, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories115kcal
Protein11.52%
Fat56.7%
Carbs31.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
1.26
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.5856520611307%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
5.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:115.01kcal
5.75%
Fat:7.78g
11.97%
Saturated Fat:1.17g
7.33%
Carbohydrates:9.81g
3.27%
Net Carbohydrates:7.2g
2.62%
Sugar:6.27g
6.97%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:269.32mg
11.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.56g
7.12%
Vitamin C:40.81mg
49.46%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.86%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.22%
Potassium:568.03mg
16.23%
Folate:51.78µg
12.94%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.78%
Fiber:2.61g
10.44%
Magnesium:40.67mg
10.17%
Vitamin K:9.7µg
9.24%
Phosphorus:90.13mg
9.01%
Vitamin A:410.24IU
8.2%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.01%
Copper:0.13mg
6.62%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.63%
Iron:1.01mg
5.62%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.76%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.56%
Calcium:41.35mg
4.14%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.36%
Selenium:0.85µg
1.22%
Source:Allrecipes