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A gray bowl containing roasted slices of green zucchini and yellow squash, topped with a sprinkle of fresh rosemary and salt.

roasted zucchini and squash

5 from 1 vote
This simple and flavorful roasted zucchini and squash recipe is perfect for turning garden veggies into a sweet, crispy side dish that even picky eaters, like Oliver, will love. With a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you'll get perfectly caramelized vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium Zucchini - Washed and sliced into half-moon pieces
  • 2 medium Yellow summer squash - Washed and sliced into half-moon pieces
  • 1 medium Onion - Sliced into half-moon pieces (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil -For roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste -To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper -To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -minced Or 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese -OptionaLl for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning -Optional for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh herbs -thyme or rosemary Optional, for flavor and garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Optional -for added freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional -for a touch of heat

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet (For roasting the vegetables)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To slice the vegetables into even pieces)
  • 1 Cutting board (For chopping the vegetables)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (To toss the veggies with oil and seasonings)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For accurate seasoning amounts)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  2. Wash and slice the zucchini, squash, and onion into even half-moon pieces.
    A wooden cutting board with whole zucchinis, yellow squash, sliced onions, small bowls of spices (salt, pepper, dried herbs), and olive oil.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
    Chopped vegetables on a wooden board: green zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, thinly sliced red onions, and fresh herbs like parsley, with small bowls of spices.
  4. Spread the vegetables on the baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes.
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  5. Optionally, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs before serving.
    A gray bowl containing roasted slices of green zucchini and yellow squash, topped with a sprinkle of fresh rosemary and salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 260mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.
 

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