Grilled squash, a delightful vegetarian dish bursting with summer flavors, is a perfect side dish or main course for any occasion. With the smoky aroma and tender texture, grilled squash is an easy and healthy way to enjoy the best of the season's harvest. This versatile vegetable can be tossed with your favorite herbs, spices, and drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze for an unforgettable flavor combination. Grilled squash can also be incorporated into salads, pasta dishes, or even pizzas, adding a pop of color and a burst of nutrients to your meal. Whether you're a grilling enthusiast or a beginner, this recipe guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks to achieve perfectly grilled squash every time. From classic grilled zucchini and yellow squash to unique stuffed squash blossoms, this article offers a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the many delicious ways to enjoy grilled squash.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BALSAMIC GRILLED VEGETABLES
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories side-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add vinegar, sugar, and honey. Let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until reduced by half. Keep warm for glazing on grill.
- In a 1 gallon re-sealable bag, add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and garlic and mix until combined. Next, add the carrots, celery root and onions, remove excess air. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Then add the zucchini and squash and allow to marinate for 10 more minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Brush grill with oil. Add onions, carrots and celery root. Cook on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes brushing with balsamic glaze. Mark and brown evenly on both sides. Remove to holding pan and cover with aluminum foil. Add squash and zucchini to grill, brush with glaze and cook for 2 minutes per side, until marked and evenly brown. Remove to holding pan, and cover until service.
- Drizzle veggies with remaining glaze and serve on a warm platter.
GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH MAPLE-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
Delicious grilled twist on butternut squash with maple syrup!
Provided by RedSoxGirl44
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add squash and boil until almost tender yet still firm, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar and cook until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Drain semi-cooked squash and place on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and brush with some of the maple glaze; reserve remaining glaze. Fold up foil to close.
- Cook on the preheated grill until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally and flipping halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 23.9 g
BALSAMIC-GLAZED SQUASH
Steps:
- Toss 1 large acorn squash (cut into wedges) in a baking dish with 3 tablespoons each melted butter and balsamic vinegar, 2 sliced shallots, 6 chopped sage leaves, 1 tablespoon honey, a pinch of ground coriander, and salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water and roast at 450 degrees F, 20 minutes; flip, sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts and roast 20 more minutes.
BALSAMIC GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix to coat the squash.
- Place squash on a nonstick baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until the squash is tender and brown about 30 to 35 minutes making sure to flip the squash after 15 minutes.
BALSAMIC GRILLED ZUCCHINI
A simple, easy grilled zucchini with a touch of balsamic vinegar and spices.
Provided by LashGal
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Brush zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over zucchini.
- Cook on preheated grill until beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush balsamic vinegar over the zucchini and continue cooking 1 minute more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
A simple recipe for vegetables that let's their quality and freshness shine through! A variety of other vegetables (cut at least 1/2-inch thick) can be used with this recipe such as: mushrooms, onions, squash, and red peppers.
Provided by Natasha
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss eggplants, zucchinis, and bell peppers in soy sauce marinade. Marinate for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove vegetables from marinade, shaking off excess.
- Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing vegetables with marinade. Transfer cooked vegetables to a platter and serve with any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 380.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
EASY GRILLED SQUASH
This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make it when I am grilling steak or chicken. -Esther Horst, Monterey, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Provided by Lynne Rossetto Kasper
Categories Vegetable Side Roast Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Squash Butternut Squash Fall Healthy Vegan Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Cut the squash lengthwise in half. Seed and cut it into 3- to 4-inch squares, with skin intact. Score the flesh with crosshatch cuts about 1/2 inch deep. Rub all over with olive oil.
- Set the pieces, skin side down, on the cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 45 minutes, or until easily pierced with knife and lightly browned. Serve hot or at room temperature, sprinkled with balsamic vinegar.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For grilling, choose firm, ripe squash with smooth, unblemished skin. Zucchini, yellow squash, and pattypan squash are all good choices.
- Prepare the squash: Wash the squash and cut it into desired shapes. For thick slices, cut the squash into 1-inch thick rounds. For smaller pieces, cut the squash into 1-inch cubes or wedges.
- Marinate the squash: To add flavor and prevent the squash from drying out, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices. You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice.
- Grill the squash: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the squash for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it is tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the squash: Serve the grilled squash immediately with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, or your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Grilled squash is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a snack. It is a versatile vegetable that can be grilled with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. With its slightly smoky flavor and tender texture, grilled squash is a surefire hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give grilled squash a try!
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