Description
Enjoy a delightful side dish with this easy and flavorful recipe for Parmesan Roasted Squash. Tender zucchini and yellow squash slices are tossed in herbs, seasonings, and a generous amount of Parmesan cheese before being roasted to perfection. A crispy, golden crust tops off the tender squash rounds, making this dish a delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Yellow Squash:
- 2 medium yellow squash
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini
Seasoning Mix:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- â…“ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Squash: Slice the squash and zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds. In a large bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the Squash: Spread the squash rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and the cheese is golden and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the squash for 2–3 minutes at the end of roasting.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Pairs well with grilled meats or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
