Asian Spiced Grilled Squash Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat the grill w/all burners on high for 10 minutes (lid down).
• Wash the squash, pat down dry. Trim the tops and bottoms, then rub olive oil over them.
• Once the gill is hot, turn off the center burner, turn the other burners to medium. Put the whole squash over the center burner, close the lid and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife/fork. Depending on the size of the squash, this will take approximately 12-20 minutes.
• Turn the squash as needed.
• Transfer the squash to a cutting board, slice, then toss with the parsley, salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!

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!

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for medium heat.
• Cut the squash horizontally into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices so that you have nice long strips that won't fall through the grill.
• Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness. Brush with additional garlic oil, and turn occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

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.