Description
Roasted Summer Squash is a quick and easy side dish, featuring tender squash slices coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and roasted to golden perfection. It’s a crispy and delicious way to enjoy this summer vegetable.
Ingredients
1 pound summer squash (about 2 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Squash: Cut the summer squash into ½-inch slices. Toss them with olive oil to coat evenly.
- Season the Squash: In a small bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, and kosher salt. Toss the mixture with the squash until evenly coated.
- Roast the Squash: Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Finish with a Broil: Broil the squash for an additional 1-2 minutes to brown the breadcrumbs lightly and make the squash crispy.
Notes
For added flavor, try using fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
If you like spice, sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the squash before roasting.
Swap the Parmesan cheese for Asiago or Pecorino Romano for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
