Miso-Glazed Kabocha Squash with Toasted Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Oven-roasted kabocha squash brushed with a sweet-savory miso glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving side. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs kabocha squash, halved and seeded, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium (about 2 lbs) kabocha squash, halved and seeded
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 1 medium kabocha squash into 1-inch thick wedges, leaving the skin on for roasting. Toss the wedges in 1 tbsp vegetable oil and arrange cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
Step 3: Brush the miso glaze generously over the cut side of each kabocha wedge. Roast for 30 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and roast an additional 10 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions over the top before serving warm.