Description
This Roasted Squash and Zucchini recipe is a simple, vibrant side dish perfect for summer. Featuring tender pieces of yellow squash and zucchini seasoned with herbs, garlic powder, chili flakes, and a hint of parmesan, it’s a quick and flavorful way to enjoy fresh produce.
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 (Violife vegan parmesan recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the vegetables: Quarter the yellow squash and zucchini into approximately 1-inch chunks. Alternatively, you can slice them into rounds if preferred for a different texture.
- Arrange and coat: Spread the squash and zucchini pieces evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or spray with oil to ensure even coating.
- Season the vegetables: Sprinkle the oregano, basil, red chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the veggies, then toss gently right on the pan to coat them evenly with the seasonings and oil.
- Roast the vegetables: Arrange the squash and zucchini in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until the pieces are lightly golden and tender.
- Add parmesan and serve: If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the hot vegetables just before serving to add a savory, cheesy flavor.
Notes
- This recipe works well as a quick and healthy summer side dish when fresh squash and zucchini are plentiful.
- You can swap fresh herbs for dried if preferred, but dried herbs provide concentrate flavor during roasting.
- Using vegan parmesan makes this recipe suitable for vegan diets without sacrificing taste.
- If you prefer your vegetables less soft, check roasting at the 15-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
- Feel free to experiment with other spices like smoked paprika or thyme for a different flavor profile.
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
