Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for roasted squash and zucchini, perfect as a quick and healthy side dish. The vegetables are seasoned with a blend of dried herbs and spices, then roasted to golden perfection and optionally topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium yellow squash
- 2 small-medium zucchini
Seasonings and Oil
- 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 Topping
- Grated parmesan cheese (e.g., Violife vegan parmesan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare vegetables: Quarter the yellow squash and zucchini into approximately 1 inch chunks, or slice into rounds if preferred.
- Season vegetables: Arrange the cut squash and zucchini on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or spray with oil to coat evenly.
- Add spices: Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, red chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper over the vegetables. Toss gently right in the pan to distribute the seasonings.
- Roast vegetables: Spread the vegetables in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 18 minutes, until tender and lightly golden.
- Add cheese and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with optional grated parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- This roasted squash and zucchini makes a quick and vibrant side dish perfect for summer when fresh produce is plentiful.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs for dried if available, adjusting quantities accordingly.
- Using spray oil instead of drizzling olive oil can help coat the vegetables evenly without excess fat.
- Parmesan cheese is optional and can be omitted for a vegan or dairy-free option.
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
