What are the best vegetables for hibachi?

Zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, and onions are classic picks, but bell peppers and broccoli also work beautifully.

What usually comes in hibachi?

Hibachi meals typically include a protein (like chicken or steak), stir-fried vegetables, fried rice or noodles, and dipping sauces such as yum yum or ginger sauce.

What do hibachi chefs squirt on vegetables?

They often use a mix of soy sauce, garlic butter, and sometimes sesame oil to season and flavor the vegetables on the grill.

What veggies for fried rice?

Carrots, peas, green onions, and chopped zucchini are common choices. Feel free to add hibachi-style veggies for an upgrade.

Perfect Hibachi Veggies at Home (Better Than Takeout!)

Name: Hibachi Veggies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups zucchini, cut into strips; 2 cups yellow squash, cut into strips; 1 cup mushrooms (white, baby bella, or cremini), sliced; 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

Hibachi veggies bring comfort food vibes without the guilt — sizzling zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and squash stir-fried to perfection with bold flavor and buttery soy sauce goodness.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cups zucchini, cut into strips
2 cups yellow squash, cut into strips
1 cup mushrooms (white, baby bella, or cremini), sliced
2 teaspoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add butter and let it melt, then add oil.
Sauté sliced onions for 2 minutes.
Add zucchini, squash, and mushrooms, stirring frequently.
After a few minutes, pour in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Cook until veggies are tender with a slight crunch, about 8–10 minutes.
Serve hot with hibachi noodles or your favorite protein.

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet or wok for best results. Avoid overcrowding the pan, and cut all vegetables to uniform size for even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 120
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 370mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: hibachi, veggies, Japanese, stir-fry, easy, vegetarian, healthy