Description
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Yellow Squash is a delicious and healthy side dish that’s packed with flavor. The combination of perfectly baked yellow squash and a crunchy Parmesan crust makes it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow squash thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for tops of squash
- dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the avocado oil, minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Toss the sliced yellow squash in the oil mixture until well coated.
- Place the coated squash slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously over the top of the squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with dried parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can broil the squash for the last 2 minutes of baking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Crusted Yellow Squash, yellow squash recipe, baked yellow squash, healthy side dish