Description
A delicious and healthy recipe featuring tender roasted kabocha squash glazed with a creamy, garlicky miso sauce. This dish is a perfect side for any meal, offering rich umami flavors with a touch of sweetness and spice, ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Kabocha Squash
- 1 (2.5 to 3 pound) kabocha squash
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Garlic Miso Glaze
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or sunflower oil
- 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons white miso
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1/4 teaspoon if blended)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Squash: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut the kabocha squash in half vertically, scoop out the seeds, then slice each half into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Place the squash pieces in a large bowl.
- Oil and Season: Drizzle the olive oil over the squash and toss with your hands to evenly coat all pieces. Sprinkle kosher salt over the slices and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they do not touch.
- Roast the Squash: Roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through the cooking time. The squash is ready when tender and a fork can pierce the skin easily.
- Prepare the Miso Glaze: While the squash roasts, combine minced garlic, grapeseed or sunflower oil, tamari, sesame oil, white miso, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and whisk together. Alternatively, blend all glaze ingredients until smooth for a creamier texture.
- Glaze the Squash: Once the squash is roasted, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. While still warm, generously drizzle or brush the miso glaze over the squash pieces to fully coat them, allowing the flavors to soak in.
Notes
- Tender and flavorful, this roasted kabocha squash pairs well with a variety of main dishes.
- The glaze can be whisked for a textured finish or blended for a smoother, creamier finish.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on preferred spice level.
- Using low sodium tamari helps control the salt content without sacrificing flavor.
- Make sure squash pieces do not overlap on the baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
