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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Side Dishes

    Miso-Marinated Grilled Summer Squash

    Published: Aug 5, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 2, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Miso-Marinated Grilled Summer SquashThis is a recipe for Miso-Marinated Grilled Summer Squash (zucchini and yellow squash). It's an easy Japanese-inspired side dish!

    In general, I don't try to recreate restaurant recipes. While there have been a few that turned out well (like my Thai pizza), most of the time they don't seem to measure up. It's easier to just go to the restaurant in question and have the real thing.

    About the Recipe

    Unfortunately, one of my favorite vegetable dishes was one we had in Japan, at a completely tourist-y ninja-themed restaurant. (Really, I don't understand why there aren't more restaurants with ninjas as waiters. Also, the ninjas did magic tricks.) It was so simple, only consisting of a miso-based sauce and steamed vegetables. But it was so good. My first few attempts at replicating the sauce resulted in salty, barely edible disasters. But this time I got it right! I realized that my version was missing the sweetness of the original and that I needed to add sugar.

    I used different vegetables than we had in Japan (summer squash, since it's that time of year) and grilled them instead of steaming them. This grilled summer squash recipe couldn't be easier, so it's a perfect way to use fresh zucchini from the garden.

    Recipe

    Miso Marinated Grilled Summer Squash

    Miso-Marinated Grilled Summer Squash

    A Japanese-inspired miso marinade turns summer squash into something special!
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Grilled Summer Squash recipe, Miso-Marinated Grilled Summer Squash, summer squash recipe
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 65kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp water
    • 3 tbsp white miso
    • 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
    • 1 ½ tbsp white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
    • 1 lb zucchini or yellow crookneck squash, sliced ¼ inch thick lengthwise
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Whisk together the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl until well-combined.
    • In a large zip-top bag, combine squash, green onions, and sauce. Toss bag until squash slices are coated with sauce. Put bag in refrigerator, tossing hourly, for 4 hours.
    • Lightly oil grill and heat to medium. Lay squash slices on grill and brush with leftover sauce. Cook until browned on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn over, brush with remaining leftover sauce, and cook for another 4 minutes (or until browned).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 486mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Kitty Cat says

      August 23, 2011 at 8:50 pm

      Can't wait to try this with my garden veggies... 🙂

      Reply
    2. April says

      August 23, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      I'm sending this to my husband - we need to make this one!

      Reply
    3. cruzgrl1 says

      August 24, 2011 at 2:09 am

      this sounds amazing AND i have all the stuff to make it ,also have tomorrow off so look out grill, here we come:)

      Reply
    4. Texas Type A Mom says

      August 24, 2011 at 3:24 am

      This sounds so fancy yet easy! I need to try this. I just need to buy most of the ingredients.

      Reply
    5. BKWilliams says

      August 24, 2011 at 4:08 am

      Grilled veggies are so good. This sounds yummy. Right now grilled anything would be better, because it is just too hot to cook inside. We have been under a burn ban for most of the summer and not allowed to grill:(

      Reply
    6. Grumpy Grateful Mom says

      August 24, 2011 at 6:37 am

      I've got three zucchini sitting on my counter right now. I think this sounds perfect. 🙂

      Reply
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