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A Simple Kabocha Squash Recipe

Learn how to prepare kabocha squash effortlessly with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfectly roasted, tender, and full of flavor, it’s a healthy and versatile dish for any meal!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Kabocha
  • 30 g Miso paste 2 spoons
  • 30 g Butter 2 spoons
  • 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • Nuts, feta, pomegrante feel free to adjust the amount if the toppings

Instructions
 

  • Cut the kabocha squash into wedges. Set aside.
  • Warm the butter until melted. Stir in the miso paste until combined. You can gently heat this mixture to blend better if needed.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the maple syrup and soy sauce until well combined.
  • Preheat the oven or air fryer to **180°C (350°F).**
  • Place the kabocha squash wedges on the oven or air fryer tray. Brush the miso butter mixture generously on one side of each wedge.
  • Roast the wedges for 15 minutes.
  • Turn the wedges over, brush the other side with the miso butter mixture, and roast again for another 15 minutes.
  • Once roasted, garnish the squash with chopped walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle a few drops of the maple syrup and soy sauce mixture over the top.
  • Sprinkle with sliced green onions for a fresh, flavorful finish.