Indian-Spiced Grilled Baby Squash

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Indian-Spiced Grilled Baby Squash
45 min.
4
66kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic side dish! Our Indian-Spiced Grilled Baby Squash recipe is not only bursting with flavors but is also a healthy addition to your meal plan. Perfectly vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this dish caters to a wide array of dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

At just 66 calories per serving and ready in only 45 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish to complement a myriad of mains. The star of our recipe, the baby pattypan squash, melds beautifully with a fragrant marinade made from fresh ginger, coriander, and cumin, which brings the essence of Indian spices straight to your grill. The addition of sweet red onion adds depth and a rustic touch, while the final drizzle of fresh lemon juice brightens the entire dish.

As you grill, the meltingly tender vegetables caramelize beautifully, creating an appealing charred finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve this dish alongside grilled proteins or as a stand-alone dish at your next gathering, and watch as your friends and family rave about the bold, zesty flavors. Let’s get grilling!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon ginger fresh grated peeled
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • pound baby pattypan squash cut in half crosswise
  • medium onion red cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Thread squash and onion alternately onto each of 8 (10-inch) skewers.
  3. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until tender, turning frequently.
  4. Drizzle with juice.
  5. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts

Calories66kcal
Protein9.87%
Fat47.87%
Carbs42.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.75
Glycemic Load
0.58
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.9621739283852%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.57mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:65.67kcal
3.28%
Fat:3.85g
5.92%
Saturated Fat:0.55g
3.44%
Carbohydrates:7.65g
2.55%
Net Carbohydrates:5.58g
2.03%
Sugar:3.98g
4.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:293.78mg
12.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.79g
3.57%
Vitamin C:24.38mg
29.55%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.97%
Folate:41.49µg
10.37%
Fiber:2.07g
8.27%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.06%
Magnesium:31.56mg
7.89%
Potassium:265.08mg
7.57%
Copper:0.14mg
6.8%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.36%
Vitamin A:301.54IU
6.03%
Vitamin K:5.97µg
5.68%
Phosphorus:51.83mg
5.18%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Iron:0.73mg
4.04%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.76%
Calcium:34.36mg
3.44%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.74%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.74%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.6%
Source:My Recipes