Description
Roasted Summer Squash is a delightful and healthy side dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Coated in a seasoned breading and roasted to a golden brown, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also brings out the vibrant flavors of fresh summer squash. Ideal for family dinners, barbecues, or as a tasty snack, Roasted Summer Squash features a crispy texture complemented by savory Parmesan cheese. With quick prep time and kid-friendly appeal, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound summer squash (about 2 medium)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Slice the summer squash into ½-inch rounds and toss with olive oil in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, and kosher salt. Mix well.
- Toss the seasoned mixture with the oiled squash until all pieces are coated.
- Spread the squash slices on a baking pan in a single layer and roast for about 12-14 minutes until tender. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg