Asian Spiced Grilled Squash Food

SPICY ASIAN ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Heat sesame oil in a skillet on medium high heat.
• Add the zucchini and garlic and saute for about 5-7 minutes or until desired tenderness
• Place zucchini on a plate.
• Combine the soy sauce, sriracha, and honey and whisk together until combined.
• Pour the mixture over the sauteed zucchini and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with green onions
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

ASIAN-STYLE ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the zucchini, and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and continue cooking until zucchini is well coated and tender.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR-BOURBON PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, dried parsley, garlic powder and vinegar. Mix well to combine and set the marinade aside while you prepare the vegetables.
• Trim the ends from the zucchini and slice lengthwise 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick (if the zucchini are more than 4 to 5 inches in length, cut in half before slicing). Add the vegetables to the marinade and toss well to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• Remove the zucchini from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the zucchini until just tender, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange on a platter and garnish with the Brown Sugar-Bourbon Pumpkin Seeds, cilantro and queso fresco, if using.
• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat.
• Put a medium cast-iron pan on the grill and add the olive oil. Heat the oil, then add the pumpkin seeds and brown sugar seasoning and stir to coat. Toast, stirring often, until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

SWEET & SPICY ROASTED KABOCHA SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking liner or parchment paper.
• De-seed and cut the squash into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
• Combine all the dry ingredients. Toss the squash slices in this until coated thoroughly. Add the soy sauce and toss well again.
• Spread the slices in a singler layer on the baking sheet and drizzle them with the oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn over, drizzle with more oil and sprinkle more sugar, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

SPICED WINTER SQUASH WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 425F/220°C.
• The squash should be peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1" pieces.
• Trim the fennel and cut lengthwise into 1" wedges.
• Peel onions and leaving root end intact, cut into 1/2" wedges.
• Place all the cut-up vegetables into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• In a glass bowl or measuring cup, combine the olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix to blend.
• Pour the spice mix over the veggies and toss to coat.
• Grease a roasting pan with the 1 tablespoon of oil and then tip the vegetables into the pan and spread evenly. Use a rubber spatula to get the remaining oil and spices out of the bowl.
• Roast until the vegetables are tender and browned, turning once or twice, about 45 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

EASY GRILLED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Brush over squash slices., Grill squash, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender.

SPICED WINTER SQUASH WITH FENNEL

Steps:

• Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F.
• Combine squash, fennel and onion on heavy large rimmed baking sheet. Add oil and toss to coat.
• Mix all spices in small bowl to blend. Sprinkle spice mixture over vegetables and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Roast until vegetables are tender and browned, turning once, about 45 minutes.
• Transfer to shallow dish and serve.

ASIAN SPICED GRILLED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat grill to High.
• Peel squash, remove and discard seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/2" thick slices.
• Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over medium heat. Add garlic, scallion and sesame seeds. Cook about 1 minute- do not let garlic brown.
• Stir in maple syrup and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute.
• Brush squash slices with sauce.
• Place squash on hot grill, close lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, basting once. Turn squash over and cook 2-3 more minutes, basting once.
• Serve with remaining sauce, adding to any juices that may have run off into the drip pan.