Description
A simple, flavorful recipe for roasting yellow squash that brings out its natural sweetness and tenderness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and slice the yellow squash into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Toss the squash slices in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Arrange the squash slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and tender.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
Notes
For maximum crispiness, ensure squash slices have space on the baking sheet; they shouldn’t be layered over one another.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg