5.0 from 3 votes
Miso-Marinated Grilled Summer Squash
A Japanese-inspired miso marinade turns summer squash into something special!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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
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).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
298IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.