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Chinese Braised Zucchini
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Chinese Braised Zucchini

9 ingredients 30 min + 20 min 4 servings openrecipes
Chinese Braised Zucchini

"Black bean sauce, ginger and thai chilies make this zucchini a perfect side dish to go along with any Chinese-style main dish. Add eggplant and snow peas served with a side of fried rice for an exotic weekday meal"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

299
Calories
10g
Protein
14g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Sauce not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black bean sauce
  • 2 Thai chile peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 4 zucchinis, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

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