Description
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this simple and delicious Roasted Summer Squash recipe. Perfectly tender and seasoned with herbs and Parmesan cheese, this dish is a fantastic side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Squash: Wash and slice the squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Season: Toss the slices with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Roast: Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Finish: Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for the last 5 minutes of roasting. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Try adding red pepper flakes or lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Pair with grilled meats or serve over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
