Description
Deliciously roasted yellow squash topped with savory Parmesan, perfect as a side dish or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. yellow summer squash (about 2 medium)
- cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- to taste
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as parsley
- thyme
- or basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the yellow squash rounds with olive oil, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding garlic or a splash of lemon juice before roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Roasted Yellow Squash, yellow squash recipe, vegetable side dish, easy squash recipe