Grilled Squash

Grilled squash is a crispy and tender dish prepared by grilling buttered squash slices or pieces on a hot grill. The squash used for grilling may vary from one recipe to the other. Zucchini squash, yellow squash, acorn squash, and butternut squash are a few popular squash types which are used for grilling. Further, the squash can be rubbed with various ingredients like garlic, herbs, and seasonings, along with butter, prior to the grilling process.

 

How to Grill Squash?

Grilling the squash is a very simple process, which involves preparing the squash for grilling and then cooking it on grill. The squash is first prepared for grilling by washing it properly below running water so as to get rid of all the dust and dirt from its skin. Thereafter, it is peeled and cut into two inch pieces, and then speared onto skewers. The pieces of squash are brushed with butter and the skewers are then laid on the grill. The squash pieces are allowed to grill for a few minutes, and the skewers are then turned over and the process of grilling is continued for another ten minutes. The grilled squash pieces are then served after being brushed with honey and butter.

 

Alternatively, the squash can be cut into thick slices, brushed with butter, and grilled on grill rack, instead of spearing them onto skewers.

 

The buttered squash slices can also be grilled after being wrapped in aluminum foil.

 

Ingredients and Preparation

The basic grilled squash recipe suggests using butter and squash as the only ingredients. Squash slices are brushed with butter and then grilled until cooked, while flipping them in between to ensure even cooking.

 

Grilled Squash Recipe Variations

A few popular variations of grilled squash are discussed as below:

 

  • A recipe suggests grilling buttered squash after being sprinkled with Creole seasoning which is a mix of paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, and oregano.

 

  • Another recipe suggests sprinkling herb and garlic seasoning over buttered squash before it is grilled.

 

  • Grilled squash can also be prepared by layering butter, seasonings, minced garlic, and onion slices over squash slices, wrapping the entire preparation in aluminum foil, and then grilling it.

 

Tips to Grill Squash

A few tips to be kept in mind while grilling squash have been discussed hereunder:

 

  • It is suggested to clean the grill properly before starting the grilling process.

 

  • The grill should be preheated before grilling the squash.

 

  • Non-stick cooking spray should be brushed on the grill rack before grilling squash to prevent sticking of the squash to the grill.

 

  • It is suggested to keep proper vigilance on the squash during the grilling process, so as to prevent the squash from burning.

 

Nutrition Facts

One serving of grilled squash would provide around 31 calories, obtained from 1.76 g of fat, 0.04 mg of sodium, 3.43 g of carbohydrate, and 15.02 g of protein.