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Easy Chinese Squash Recipes Kabocha Vegan served on a plate and garnished with sesame seeds.

Flavorful & Nutritious Chinese-Inspired Kabocha Squash Recipes (Vegan)


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Discover delicious and easy vegan kabocha squash recipes, perfect for healthy, gluten-free meals. Try our top flavorful dishes today!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium kabocha squash (900g or 2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 scallions (sliced thinly, white and green parts separate)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water
  • ¼ cup (25g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • ¼ cup mirin or rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon clear rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili powder) or red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Kabocha Squash
    • Peel, halve, deseed, and chop the squash into bite-sized pieces.
    • Roast at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or steam until tender.
  2. Make the Sauce and Stir-Fry Aromatics
    • Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, and mirin to create the sauce.
    • Stir-fry minced garlic, ginger, and scallions until fragrant.
  3. Combine Ingredients
    • Add roasted squash to the sauce and stir to coat.
    • Simmer on low heat until the squash is tender and the sauce is glossy.
  4. Serve the Dish
    • Transfer to plates, drizzle with sesame oil.
    • Garnish with sliced scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.

 

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 260kcal
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 195mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5.5g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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