Miso Roasted Butternut Squash
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Miso Roasted Butternut Squash
Description
Miso Roasted Butternut Squash brings together peeled and cubed squash roasted at 400°F slathered in a paste of white miso, mirin, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, and soy sauce. The squash roasts until tender and caramelized, taking about 45 to 50 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld deeply. The glaze provides a sweet and salty umami dimension that enhances the natural sweetness of the squash.
After roasting, the dish is garnished with minced red jalapeño for gentle heat, fresh cilantro leaves for herbaceous contrast, and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil to finish with a subtle nutty aroma. The texture is tender yet holds shape well, making it easy to serve as a warm side dish or part of a vegetable platter.
This recipe works well when you want a flavorful vegetable side that stands out with its miso-based seasoning and balanced acidity from the rice vinegar and mirin. Serve it alongside grilled meats or a hearty grain bowl to bring complexity to the meal.
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into wedges or 1-inch cubes, medium or large
- 5 tablespoons white miso
- ¼ cup mirin or sake
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce thick
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper seeded, red, minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro minced leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix the miso, mirin, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Place the butternut squash on a roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray, skin side down, and slather with the miso mixture.
- Roast for 45-50 minutes or until fork tender. Serve whole or cut wedges in half. Garnish with red jalapeño and cilantro and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve with additional miso mixture if desired.
Notes
- Peel and seed the butternut squash thoroughly to ensure even cooking and best texture.
- The miso mixture can be prepared ahead and stored for convenience.
- Serve immediately after roasting for best flavor and texture, or reheat gently to avoid drying out.
- Adjust the amount of red jalapeño to control the heat level according to preference.
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Overall Rating
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