Sautéed Asian Zucchini and Onions (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, AIP Option)

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Sautéed Asian Zucchini and Onions (Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, AIP Option)

These healthy and easy Sautéed Asian Zucchini and Onions take less than 15 minutes for an easy Whole30 and low carb side dish! They are perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: aip side dish, asian side dish, easy pan friend zucchini recipe, gluten free zucchini side dish, low carb sides, sauteed zucchini and onions, whole30 zucchini, whole30 zucchini recipes

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 large zucchini
1 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 onion sliced
1/4 tsp sea salt or more if needed (omit if using soy sauce or tamari sauce, instead of coconut aminos)
1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce or tamari sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil omit for AIP
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds omit for AIP

Instructions

Cut each zucchini into 3 even pieces widthwise. Quarter each piece of zucchini lengthwise. Take each quarter and slice in half lengthwise, so you have 8 zucchini sticks from 1/3 of a zucchini.
2 large zucchini
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil. Add garlic, and cook stirring for 1 minute until lightly browned and fragrant.
1 tbsp avocado oil, 3 cloves garlic
Add the zucchini sticks and turn up the heat to to medium high. Sauté for 2-3 minutes while stirring until they are lightly browned.
Add the onion slices and sea salt and cook stirring for 2 minutes until the onion is slightly translucent, but still crispy. Add coconut aminos and fish sauce and stir together for 1 minute. Taste, then add more sea salt if needed.
1/2 onion, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp fish sauce
Remove from heat, then stir in toasted sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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