Oven Roasted Squash Recipe

Roasted sliced squash rounds on a baking sheet topped with parmesan cheese.

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Oven Roasted Squash Recipe

This Oven Roasted Squash Recipe is the perfect side dish for busy summer nights. It is a simple and easy way to cook all kinds of squash with so much flavor!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: people

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Kari

Equipment

a cookie/baking sheet

Ingredients

2-3 small yellow squash , or zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds or ¼-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt , to taste - about ½ teaspoon
black pepper , to taste - about ¼ teaspoon
3-4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated

Optional

Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Roasted Squash Strips

Cut off both ends of the squash, then slice your squash into long strips about ¼ inch (and around ½ cm) thick. It doesn't have to be exactly measured; you can just eyeball it.
2-3 small yellow squash
Lay the squash onto a baking sheet (in a single layer) that is lined with a non-stick baking mat or a piece of parchment paper. Drizzle a little olive oil over the squash, then rub it in with either a basting brush or your fingers.
1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper
Now, sprinkle your favorite seasoning onto the squash slices. You can use the old classic - salt & pepper, or you can change it up and use Italian seasoning, Creole seasoning, Herbs de Provence, or salt and pepper with a little garlic powder.
Italian Seasoning
Roast the squash at 400°F for about 10 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until the centers are soft and tender and the edges start to turn a nice golden brown color.
Remove from the oven and enjoy!

Roasted Squash Rounds

Cut off both ends of the squash, then slice your squash into rounds that are about ¼ inch (and around ½ cm) thick. It doesn't have to be exactly measured; just eyeball it.
2-3 small yellow squash
Toss the squash rounds in a bowl with olive oil, salt, & pepper.
1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper
Lay the squash rounds out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Top the squash with grated parmesan cheese.
3-4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Roast the squash in the oven for 400°F for about 12 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the cheese starts to brown.
Move the rack up under your broiler and crank up the heat for 1 or 2 minutes - just until the cheese gets a little crispy and starts to turn a nice golden brown.
Remove from the oven and enjoy.

Notes

🫙 How to Store Leftover Cooked Squash

Once cooled, store leftover roasted squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can reheat the squash in the microwave or air fryer.

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