Description
Enjoy a delightful dish of Parmesan Roasted Squash, a flavorful and easy-to-make side that pairs perfectly with any main course. Tender squash slices coated in Parmesan cheese are roasted to golden perfection, creating a crispy and savory vegetable medley.
Ingredients
Scale
Yellow Squash:
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Squash: In a large bowl, coat the squash and zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast: Arrange the slices on the baking sheet, sprinkle with Parmesan, and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the squash for the last 2 minutes of baking.
- This dish complements grilled meats or can be a standalone vegetarian main over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
