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Michael Natkin’s Spicy Stir-Fried Zucchini

Published on August 01, 2026
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Michael Natkin’s Spicy Stir-Fried Zucchini
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 2 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Zucchini bread, zucchini chips, zucchini, zucchini, zucchini. Our goal this week has been to give you a few fresh ideas for this most ubiquitous of summer squash, recipes to wake you up instead of making you hit the snooze button one more time. This stir-fry from Michael Natkin of Herbivoracious is exactly what you need: it’s fast, needs only five ingredients, and has a spicy kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (about 4 small) zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon kochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons peeled, grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. When it shimmers, add the zucchini, salt, kochujang, and ginger. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in sesame seeds. Let cool to room temperature.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 01, 2026
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 2 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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