Description
This Hibachi-style Vegetables recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a medley of sautéed veggies inspired by Japanese hibachi cooking. Featuring zucchini, white onion, and mushrooms, these vegetables are perfectly cooked in a hot skillet with sesame and avocado oils, butter, and a splash of soy sauce for an umami-rich finish. Ideal as a side dish or a light main, this recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Oils and Fats
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Vegetables
- 1 large zucchini, quartered and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large white onion, halved and cut into ½-inch pieces
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms or white mushrooms, quartered
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oils: In a large cast iron skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil and avocado oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Add the quartered onions, mushrooms, and zucchini pieces to the hot skillet along with the butter and soy sauce. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sauté the vegetables: Stir-fry the vegetables continuously, cooking them until they are tender yet still slightly crisp, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the vegetables and add additional salt and pepper if needed to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the hibachi-style vegetables warm as a savory side dish or as part of a larger meal.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet or wok helps achieve authentic char and flavor similar to hibachi grilling.
- Feel free to substitute mushrooms with shiitake or portobello for different textures and flavors.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to keep sodium levels in check, especially if using low-sodium soy sauce.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based margarine or additional oil.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make this a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
