Description
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this simple and delicious recipe for Roasted Summer Squash. Tender squash slices are seasoned and roasted to perfection, creating a flavorful side dish that pairs well with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 small yellow squash or zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare squash: Place squash slices in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
- Roast squash: Arrange squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and browned.
- Add Parmesan (optional): If using Parmesan, sprinkle over squash during the last 3–4 minutes of roasting.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- You can mix yellow squash and zucchini for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
