Description
Roasted Summer Squash is a delightful dish that combines crispy, seasoned breading with tender squash, creating a side that is both flavorful and nutritious. This versatile recipe requires just 25 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Toss it alongside grilled meats, mix it into salads, or enjoy it as a healthy snack. With its irresistible taste from Parmesan cheese and lemon pepper seasoning, roasted summer squash is destined to become a new favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the summer squash into uniform ½-inch pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the squash slices with olive oil until well coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, Panko bread crumbs, lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, and kosher salt.
- Coat the squash with the seasoning mixture by tossing gently until all pieces are evenly covered.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking pan in a single layer and roast for 12-14 minutes or until tender. For added crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg