Miso-Glazed Pumpkin Donburi with Shiitake Mushrooms

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A comforting Japanese-inspired rice bowl featuring tender pumpkin glazed with sweet miso and earthy shiitake mushrooms. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs kabocha squash (pumpkin), white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb peeled and cubed kabocha squash and 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until the pumpkin edges soften and mushrooms release their aroma.
  3. Step 3: Pour the miso glaze over the pumpkin and mushrooms, stirring gently to coat. Cook for another 5 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and the pumpkin is tender but holds shape.
  4. Step 4: Divide 4 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice into four bowls. Spoon the miso-glazed pumpkin and mushrooms over the rice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish each bowl with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.

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