Charred zucchini with miso green onions
Prep
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
3 servings
Zucchini is in season which means Chef Paul Lillakas's recipe is perfect for your summer barbecue!
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Ingredients
3 small
zucchinis
Generous pinch
salt
1 tbsp
miso honey butter, (see below)
4
green onions, sliced
to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, (optional)
Miso Honey Butter
1/2 cup
unsalted butter
1 tbsp
white miso paste
1 tbsp
liquid honey
Generous pinch
salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine butter, miso and honey. Mix well. Add sea salt, if desired. Spread on fresh bread, toast or use for sautéing vegetables such as mushrooms and onions. Set aside.
- Remove stem from zucchini and halve them lengthwise
- Sprinkle zucchini halves with salt; rub to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Dry with paper towel.
- Into large pan over medium-high heat, place zucchini flesh-side down. Press smaller pan on top to maximize surface contact. Cook until well-charred, pressing down occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Flip; cook for 2-3 additional minutes. Remove zucchini. Add miso honey butter and green onions. Cook, stirring until onions have softened slightly, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Return zucchini and toss to coat.
- Arrange zucchini onto serving platter; scrape onions over top. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper (if using).