This tender stir-fried zucchini comes together in just a few minutes.

To elevate the flavor and presentation, sprinkle with togarashi spice and toasted black sesame seeds before serving.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

Zucchini stir-fry recipe in a bowl, with a wooden serving spatula on the right side

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Add zucchini in a single layer; cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Add water; cook, covered, until the zucchini is bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat; drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with scallions.

Sauce mixture for the zucchini stir-fry recipe in a small clear bowl with a spoon in it

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

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Pan covered with a lid, steaming up

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Zucchini sticks pan fried in a non-stick pan, with a brown soy sauce based sauce added

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn