Sesame-Charred Squash with Tenderstem, Spring Onions, Orange and Ginger

Name: Rukmini Iyer Sesame-charred Squash with Broccoli | BBQ Sides
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 600g squash, cut into 2½cm slices; 200g Tenderstem broccoli, blanched; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 cloves of garlic, grated; 1 tsp sea salt flakes; ½ tsp chilli flakes; ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed; 2 tbsp sesame oil; ½ orange, zest and juice; 2½cm fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; ½ tsp sea salt flakes; 3 spring onions, finely sliced

by Rukmini Iyer from The Green Barbecue

Chargrilled squash and Tenderstem broccoli is finished with a flavourful sesame, orange and ginger dressing for an easy barbecue side.

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-Free Gluten-Free

Serves 4

Total 1 hr 5 min

Prep 15 min

Cook 50 min

Easy

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Introduction from Rukmini Iyer

I love the Asian flavours in this dish: the sweetness of the squash works beautifully with the sesame, orange and ginger. Almost a meal in itself.

Ingredients

600g squash, cut into 2½cm slices

200g Tenderstem broccoli, blanched

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 cloves of garlic, grated

1 tsp sea salt flakes

½ tsp chilli flakes

½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns, crushed

For the dressing:

2 tbsp sesame oil

½ orange, zest and juice

2½cm fresh ginger, grated

1 tbsp sesame seeds

½ tsp sea salt flakes

3 spring onions, finely sliced

Essential kit

You will need: a barbecue.

Method

Tip the squash and broccoli into a large bowl, and mix with the oil, garlic, sea salt flakes, chilli flakes and Sichuan peppercorns.

In a separate bowl, mix the sesame oil, orange zest and juice, ginger, sesame seeds, sea salt flakes and spring onions. Taste and adjust the salt as needed, then set aside.

Once your barbecue is good and hot, lay the Tenderstem on the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes per side, until just charred and cooked through. Transfer to a platter.

Once your barbecue is at a medium heat, lay the squash slices on the grill and cook for 25 minutes on each side, covered with a roasting tin or the lid.

Once the squash is cooked through, arrange on a platter with the broccoli. Pour over the sesame dressing, and serve hot.

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