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Roasted Zucchini – Thomas Keller’s Roasted Zucchini Recipe

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 4 1x

Description

Roasted Zucchini by Thomas Keller delivers tender, golden zucchini with a savory-sweet miso glaze. Carefully salted and drained before searing, the zucchini develops rich flavor and a soft, luscious texture. Finished with broiled miso, maple syrup, and sake glaze, this dish is elevated and visually striking, topped with sesame seeds and scallions for the perfect crunch and freshness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large zucchini or summer squash
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (avocado or grapeseed)
  • 1 tablespoon miso
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons sake
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Sliced scallions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice zucchini lengthwise and score the cut side in a crosshatch pattern.
  3. Sprinkle sea salt on cut sides and set face down to drain for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Rinse off the salt and dry zucchini thoroughly.
  5. Heat neutral oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  6. Sear zucchini cut-side down for 7 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15 minutes until zucchini is very soft.
  8. Combine miso, maple syrup, and sake to make the glaze.
  9. Brush the glaze on cut surfaces of zucchini.
  10. Broil for 3 minutes until glaze is bubbling and caramelized.
  11. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

You may substitute yellow squash for zucchini and white miso for a milder flavor. Use honey instead of maple syrup or mirin if sake isn’t available. Prepare zucchini ahead by draining and refrigerating for up to 24 hours; glaze and broil just before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, reheating in the oven. If the zucchini is watery after roasting, try salting and draining longer. Avoid overbaking to prevent mushiness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting, Broiling
  • Cuisine: Modern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 zucchini (approx. 130g)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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