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Garlic Spinach Soup
Side Dish Asian

Garlic Spinach Soup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes more.
  2. 2 Stir in cooked chicken and cellophane noodles. Cook until chicken is hot and noodles are soft and transparent, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted.

By miskyn

Sticky Peanut Zoodles
Dinner Asian

Sticky Peanut Zoodles

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini noodles in the hot pan for 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a metal colander and let drain in the sink.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in the same pan over medium-low heat. Saute green onions and garlic in the hot oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer until sauce is reduced and thick, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  3. 3 Squeeze moisture out of zoodles in the colander. Toss into sticky sauce to coat. Serve topped with chopped peanuts and bell pepper.

By Mimi

Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Dinner Asian

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly coat the grate with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine teriyaki sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Thread chicken, zucchini, tomatoes, and onion pieces onto each skewer.
  4. 4 Grill kabobs on the preheated grill for 5 minutes; flip and brush with sauce mixture. Continue grilling until chicken is no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Flip again and brush with remaining sauce; grill until sauce is hot, being careful not to burn.
  5. 5 Squeeze the rice pouches to separate rice. Tear open the top strips about 2 inches to vent. Place both packages in the microwave and cook on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Remove pouches from the microwave using the cool touch area on the untorn side. Serve kabobs with cooked rice.

By Uncle Ben's

Thai-Inspired Vegetable Soup
Asian

Thai-Inspired Vegetable Soup

3.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; add tomatoes, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, basil, lime juice, and salt. Cover and cook until vegetables are slightly tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer vegetable mixture to a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
  2. 2 Place milk, coconut butter, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and bay leaf in the same large pot; cook and stir over medium-low heat until coconut butter is completely melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add pureed vegetables to the milk mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with about 1 tablespoon heavy cream.

By HannahRose

Chinese-Inspired Chicken with Zucchini and Mushroom Medley
Dinner Asian

Chinese-Inspired Chicken with Zucchini and Mushroom Medley

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put chicken in a zip-top bag with enough cornstarch to lightly coat.
  2. 2 Heat sesame oil and canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to plate. Add all mushrooms and zucchini, adding extra oil if needed, and brown until tender, about 3 minutes, depending on desired texture. Add chicken back into the pan, then add soy and chile paste to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes.

By HG Little Chef

Basic Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables
Dinner Asian

Basic Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the safflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the leeks, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the leeks have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash. Season with salt. Continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

By Kim Miller

Yellow Squash and Tofu Stir Fry
Dinner Asian

Yellow Squash and Tofu Stir Fry

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash and zucchini, cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 7 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a bowl.
  2. 2 Place skillet back over medium-high heat, place tofu pieces in the skillet, and top with brown sugar and soy sauce. Cook and stir until each side of tofu is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Return squash mixture to the skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in Sriracha sauce and season with salt and black pepper.

By malevolentglitter

Vegetarian Sushi
Dinner Asian

Vegetarian Sushi

3.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice and water in a saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to very low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer rice until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove rice from heat and allow to stand covered for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer into a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture into the rice and stir to coat rice. Spread rice out onto a large piece of parchment paper and fan the rice until cool. Cover rice with damp paper towels.
  3. 3 Sprinkle avocado slices with lemon juice in a bowl.
  4. 4 Spread a thin layer of sesame seeds onto a sushi mat. Pick up about half a cup of cooled rice and place onto sushi mat in an even layer. Place 1/4 of the cucumber, avocado slices, bell pepper, and zucchini in a line down the middle of the rice.
  5. 5 Pick up the edge of the sushi mat, fold the bottom edge of the sheet up, enclosing the filling, and tightly roll the sushi into a thick cylinder. Once the sushi is rolled, wrap it in the mat and gently squeeze to compact it tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients to made 4 rolls. Place rolls on a serving plate, slice into 6 or 8 pieces per roll, and cover with damp paper towels until serving time.

By greet

Raw Pad Thai
Dinner Asian

Raw Pad Thai

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Slice zucchini lengthwise with a vegetable peeler to create long thin 'noodles'. Place on individual plates.
  3. 3 Slice carrots into long strips with vegetable peeler similar to the zucchini.
  4. 4 Combine carrots, cabbage, red bell pepper, and bean sprouts in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Whisk together almond butter, orange juice, honey, ginger, Nama Shoyu, miso, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  6. 6 Pour half of sauce into cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
  7. 7 Top zucchini 'noodles' with cabbage mixture. Pour remaining sauce over each portion.

By Raw_Angel

Chinese Chicken Vegetable Soup
Asian

Chinese Chicken Vegetable Soup

4.2

Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the chicken thigh and breast meat until the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 minutes. When the chicken is cooked, stir in the water, chicken bouillon cube, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring the soup to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer.
  2. 2 Stir in the baby corn, water chestnuts, carrots, broccoli florets, napa cabbage, red bell pepper, green onions, celery, zucchini, and snow peas, and simmer until the carrots start to softened, and the broccoli and snow peas turn bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in the mushrooms, and simmer for 5 more minutes.

By rlt11_NMC

Easy Asian Quinoa
Dinner Asian

Easy Asian Quinoa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, butter in a medium saucepan. Add zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and hoisin sauce.
  3. 3 Mix remaining soy sauce into the cooked quinoa; scoop into a serving bowl. Top with the vegetable mixture. Garnish with furikake seasoning and sea salt.

By stacykaryn

Teriyaki Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Dinner Asian

Teriyaki Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice off stem ends of bok choy to separate leaves. Wash and drain leaves; discard ends. Cut leafy green parts from white parts, keeping both parts separated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir ginger in hot oil for 1 minute. Add shrimp and continue cooking until bright pink and opaque, reducing heat as necessary to prevent burning, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir white pieces of bok choy, broccoli, zucchini, soy sauce, vermouth, brown sugar, and rice vinegar into the skillet. Cover and continue cooking until bok choy begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir to coat vegetables with liquid. Sprinkle with cornstarch and stir until it mixes in and disappears. Top with green pieces of bok choy, cover, and continue cooking until leaves start to wilt and sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir to coat everything with sauce. Serve hot.

By Marcia

Grilled Vegetables with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Dinner Asian

Grilled Vegetables with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Preheat the side burner of the grill for medium heat.
  2. 2 Place broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and zucchini in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over and toss to coat. Place vegetables into a grill basket.
  3. 3 Combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger paste in a medium saucepan and whisk until combined. Place saucepan on the side burner of the grill and cook until it starts to bubble, about 5 minutes; reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  4. 4 While sauce cooks, cook vegetables on the preheated grill for 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. Pour teriyaki sauce over vegetables and mix well to combine. Continue to cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Pinakbet
Dinner Asian

Pinakbet

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add pork; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Add prawns; cook and stir until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in tomato; season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in zucchini, okra, green beans, eggplant, and bitter melon; cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

By lola

Air-Fryer Tempura Veggies
Dinner Asian

Air-Fryer Tempura Veggies

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Whisk eggs and water together in another shallow dish. Stir panko and oil together in a third shallow dish.
  3. 3 Sprinkle green beans, asparagus, red onion, sweet pepper, avocado, and zucchini with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; dip in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, and finally in panko mixture to coat.
  4. 4 Arrange half of the vegetables in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Transfer vegetables to oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining vegetables.

By Juliana Hale

Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables
Dinner Asian

Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir zucchini, bell pepper, broccoli, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe the skillet clean.
  3. 3 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

By Michael Scovetta

Spicy Asian Cellophane Noodle Salad
Lunch Asian

Spicy Asian Cellophane Noodle Salad

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover, and bring a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and zucchini until tender. Mix in the tofu, and continue to cook and stir until browned on all sides.
  3. 3 With a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic and Thai chiles into a fine paste. Mix with the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
  4. 4 Bring 1 quart water to boil in a pot. Turn off heat, and soak the cellophane noodles in the hot water 1 minute, or until soft.
  5. 5 In a large bowl, toss together the eggs, tofu mixture, garlic and chile paste, noodles, and lettuce.

By SUMMER530

Chicken Zoodle Pho
Dinner Asian

Chicken Zoodle Pho

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vegetable broth, chicken breasts, onions, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, ginger, and star anise in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on High until chicken breasts can be easily flaked with a fork, about 1 1/2 hour. Stir in bean sprouts and bok choy. Continue cooking soup until bean sprouts are tender, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Cut zucchini into thin noodles using a spiralizer.
  4. 4 Divide soup among 6 serving bowls. Top with zucchini noodles.

By Megan Olson

Zucchini Miso
Dinner Asian

Zucchini Miso

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix the chicken broth, miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, chile sauce, brown sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Toss zucchini in the dressing to coat just before serving, and top with toasted sesame seeds, nori, and almonds.

By Amy Brolsma

Honey-Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables
Dinner Asian

Honey-Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Stir in garlic, onion, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Quickly cook until the onion softens and just begins to brown. Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms; continue cooking until the zucchini softens, about 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch into honey until smooth, then add to vegetables, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

By Liz Hoffman

Shanghai Noodle Salad
Lunch Asian

Shanghai Noodle Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the Chinese noodles, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until they have cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Rinse the noodles with cold water several times to chill, then drain again.
  2. 2 In a large salad bowl, whisk together the ketchup, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, kosher salt, and lime juice until the brown sugar has dissolved. Place the noodles, green onion, carrots, zucchini, red pepper, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes into the bowl, and gently toss to thoroughly mix the salad and coat with dressing. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

By Tina Kauffman

Chow Mein with Chicken and Vegetables
Dinner Asian

Chow Mein with Chicken and Vegetables

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil together in a large bowl until smooth; add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook and garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds; add marinated chicken. Cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken mixture to a plate. Cook and stir bok choy, zucchini, snap peas, and carrot in the hot skillet until softened, about 2 minutes. Return noodles and chicken mixture to the skillet. Pour broth mixture into noodle mixture; cook and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions.

By Allrecipes

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Chicken or Pork
Dinner Asian

Stir-Fried Vegetables with Chicken or Pork

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and oyster sauce, and stir-fry until chicken is browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, cabbage, celery, bean sprouts, zucchini, green onions, and salt. Stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stir water, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the wok. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

By nishanalee

Tofu and Noodle Coconut-Curry Soup
Soup Asian

Tofu and Noodle Coconut-Curry Soup

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Stir in water, carrots, and zucchini. Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and curry powder. Mix in tofu, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and tofu is heated through.
  2. 2 Bring the broth to boil in a large pot, and cook the noodles about 3 minutes. Stir tofu and vegetables into the pot. Mix in evaporated milk and coconut extract. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until noodles are soft.

By FLAMINGOFLUFF

Lemongrass Coconut Curry Soup with Zucchini Noodles
Dinner Asian

Lemongrass Coconut Curry Soup with Zucchini Noodles

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add coconut oil, lemongrass, green curry paste, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth and water to the saucepan with the lemongrass mixture and bring to a boil. Add spiralized zucchini noodles, mushrooms, snow peas, bok choy, scallions, and lime juice. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Season soup with salt and pepper. Add cilantro. Stir to combine, adjust seasoning if needed, and ladle into bowls.

By Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Zucchini Noodles Pad Thai
Dinner Asian

Zucchini Noodles Pad Thai

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
12 min
Total
57 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer.
  2. 2 Whisk chicken stock, tamarind paste, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chile pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, and sugar together in a small bowl to make a smooth sauce.
  3. 3 Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add chicken and shrimp; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Push chicken and shrimp to the sides of the wok to make a space in the center. Pour eggs and scramble until firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini noodles and sauce; cook and stir, adding water if needed, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups bean sprouts and green onions; cook and stir until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove wok from heat and sprinkle peanuts over noodles. Serve garnished with remaining 1 cup bean sprouts and fresh basil.

By Andrea Nicole