Description
This Roasted Squash and Zucchini recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish perfect for summer. It combines tender yellow squash and zucchini chunks with aromatic dried herbs and spices, roasted to a light golden perfection and optionally topped with vegan parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 small-medium zucchini
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or spray oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- few shakes ground black pepper
Optional
- grated parmesan cheese (I used Violife vegan parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the vegetables: Quarter the yellow squash and zucchini into similar-sized pieces, about 1 inch chunks. Alternatively, you can slice them into rounds if you prefer.
- Arrange and season: Spread the squash and zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or spray evenly to coat the vegetables. Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, red chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the veggies. Toss gently in the pan to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Roast the vegetables: Arrange the zucchini and squash in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until they are lightly golden and cooked through.
- Add optional topping and serve: Once roasted, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the vegetables if desired, then serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- This dish is an excellent quick side that highlights the fresh flavors of summer squash and zucchini.
- You can easily adjust the spices to your taste by adding more chili flakes for heat or different herbs for variety.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based parmesan cheese or omit it entirely.
- Make sure to cut the vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 49 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
