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Stir- Fried Zucchini & Onions in Your Pressure Cooker

Enjoy a quick and comforting dish with tender zucchini and onions, lightly flavored with sesame and teriyaki, perfect for a quick meal in your pressure cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker for cooking under pressure

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil for that light fried base that stops veggies from sticking
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil adds nuttiness, making every bite more interesting
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced, brings sweetness and softness when cooked just right
  • 2 medium Zucchinis cut into thin strips, the star veggies that soak up flavor beautifully
  • 2 tablespoons Teriyaki sauce gives a slightly sweet and savory kick that ties it all together
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce deepens the umami and adds warmth
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds sprinkle these for the final crunch and a little nuttiness
  • 1 teaspoon Grated gingerroot adds a zingy freshness that cuts the richness
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper for a subtle peppery warmth that wakes up the dish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • First, you heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in your pressure cooker’s skillet mode or on a burner if you got a multi-use cooker. Medium heat works real good.
  • Then toss in the thinly sliced onion. Stir-fry them for 3-4 minutes until they get nice and translucent. You’ll catch that smell changing right away.
  • Next, add in the zucchini strips. Stir-fry these for 5-7 minutes until tender but not mushy. You want that tender pull that pressure cookers give you just right.
  • Now it’s time to mix in your teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, grated gingerroot, and black pepper. Stir it well and cook for 2 more minutes to get all those flavors married together.
  • Seal your pressure cooker. Wait for the float valve to pop up so you know it's pressurized and working its job.
  • Cook under pressure for a short time, just enough to get everything tender. Usually about 3 minutes should do it for these tender veggies.
  • Use the quick release method to let out steam fast and keep that steam cues fast so your zucchini stays crisp.
  • Before serving, sprinkle sesame seeds on top for texture and a final burst of flavor. Now dig in and enjoy!

Notes

Serve immediately after releasing pressure to ensure vegetables remain crisp. Adjust seasoning to taste.