Roasted Yellow Squash
This crispy roasted yellow squash with Parmesan and fresh herbs requires just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep!
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 /4 of the recipe
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /4 of the recipe, calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. yellow summer squash (about 2 medium), cut into ½-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme or basil
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place squash rounds in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
- Arrange squash in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Roast in the oven for 12-14 minutes, or until squash is tender. Transfer to the broiler for 1-2 more minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden brown. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yellow Squash Fritters (Croquettes) Perfect Summer Side
FAQ
What can I do with an abundance of yellow squash?
So if you’re looking for some creative ways to put your squash harvest to good use this summer, consider five of our favorite ideas:
- Fry Squash Into Fritters or Croquettes.
- Freeze Squash for Winter. …
- Slice Squash Into Noodles.
- Make Squash Kid-Friendly.
- Diversify Your Squash Recipe Repertoire.
Do I need to peel the skin of yellow squash?
You actually don’t need to peel yellow squash. Summer squash as they are also called, have a tender skin that you can cook as part of the squash. That being said if you are very averse to the squash skin you can peel it like you would a potato. Just use a peeler and remove the skin.
Should you salt yellow squash before cooking?
Remove some of the moisture from the squash before cooking by sprinkling the raw flesh with salt; then place the cut side down on a couple of layers of paper towels and allow it to stand for 20 to 30 minutes. The salt will draw the moisture out and the paper towel will absorb it. Rinse with cold water before cooking.
Should a yellow summer squash be peeled before cooking?
There is no need to peel your squash before cooking, however, I definitely recommend washing it clean before cutting.
