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Oven Roasted Zucchini and Squash: a delicious and easy way to serve up some summer produce. Sprinkled with a touch of seasoning on a bit of parmesan cheese these make a great summer side dish.
I love adding veggie dishes to complete a meal and roasting veggies is one of the easiest ways to make a side dish for your family that tastes great and is simple. Whether it’s roasted parmesan green beans, roasted parmesan asparagus or this zucchini and squash recipe
Oven Roasted Zucchini and Squash
One of my family’s least favorite things is veggies. My kids could eat a bowl of fruit at every meal but veggies are a different story. We have learned that it’s all in the ways it’s prepared in order to get my kids to try something new. One way we love to get our kids to eat and try some veggies is by roasting them in the oven. It’s such a simple way to prepare a side dish that brings out all the flavors while adding just a little crunch.
Best Way to Cook Zucchini and Squash
As I mentioned, this recipe is simple to prepare and just as simple to clean up. Everything is mixed together in one large bowl and then roasted to perfection on a large baking sheet.
- Begin by Preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Add the sliced squash and zucchini to a large bowl, and add olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Spread the oiled squash and zucchini on the prepared pan. Do your best to make sure the squash are in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the pan evenly with shredded cheese.
- Roast at 400 for 9-10 minutes until tender.
- Turn on your broiler and move the pan up to the very top rack. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes. Don’t walk away! Check it until it is as brown and crispy as you like it. Serve immediately.
Oven Roasted Zucchini and Squash
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchini
- 2 large yellow squash
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese you can also use finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 TBSP olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Add the sliced squash and zucchini to a large bowl, and add olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Spread the oiled squash and zucchini on the prepared pan. Do your best to make sure the squash are in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the pan evenly with shredded cheese.
- Roast at 400 for 9-10 minutes until tender.
- Turn on your broiler and move the pan up to the very top rack. Broil on high for 2-3 minutes. Don't walk away! Check it until it is as brown and crispy as you like it. Serve immediately.
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Robyn says
Soooo yummy! ♥ I’m having it right now!
Amber says
This is soooooo good! So simple but yet, delicious!! My picky 7 year old, who’s always refused any kind of squash, kept asking for more!! That’s a huge win in our house!!! Thank you so much!!
Katie says
I am soo happy to hear this! Yay for finding a new food a picky eater with eat! As a Momma of three I TOTALLY get that win! 🙂
Paula says
What are you supposed to do to PREPARE the pan? Your recipe says to spread evenly on PREPARED PAN. No instructions on preparation…. parchment paper, oil, WHAT?
Noticed someone else ask the same question, Feb 15 2021, but I couldn’t find a response.
Katie says
I’m so sorry I missed the previous comment! You can just prep it with a spray of cooking spray or parchment paper. Either will work!
Everly Talada says
Went together quick and very good vegetable to eat on the run. Very Tasty!
Penny says
What does “prepared pan” mean?
Judi Teters says
Looks delicious. I looked away and my zucchini has trippled in size. Do you think the recipe would work with small chunks?
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it reheat well?
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great way to use up a bunch of zuchini and summer squash! I love that it is so easy!
KR says
This was a quick side dish to make but needed more flavor for our tastebuds. I will probably make again but will add other spices to it and make a dipping sauce since it’s kind of bland otherwise.
Katie says
A dipping sauce sounds great! This is the best part of this recipe you can add or take away any spice you want or don’t like! Sometimes we add a touch of italian seasoning or oregano to spice it up a bit.
Andrea Wojciechowski says
Made this tonight …. wanted to try a new way to cook zucchini…. it was a hit! Delicious… thank you!
Mel says
A little confused… The ingredient list says grated parm & the directions say shredded. These are very different types and would bake differently. Which is used here? It also says garlic powder in the ingredient list but in the directions the garlic is never mentioned. It does mention salt which is NOT listed in the ingredients list. Is it garlic powder? Table salt? Garlic salt? How much salt? Garlic powder & Table salt? Really wanted to make this.
Katie says
Hi There, We usually use freshly grated parmesan cheese but honestly you can do grated or shredded for this recipe they both melt down perfectly fine. I updated the directions to make sure it said garlic powder and not salt. The best part about this dish is you can add as much spice or as little to your preference.
TJ says
I was looking for a healthier way to cook squash & zucchini besides breading & frying. What a game changer! This is sooo good! I love how quick & easy it is, too. The perfect side dish with anything!
Giina says
I just planted my squash this weekend. Can’t wait to make this all summer long. Thanks for the recipe
Stephany says
Can you freeze this? Thanks!
Allyson Zea says
YUM! I love making this as a side dish!!!
Suzy says
The is the best way to cook up veggies! It’s so hands off but so tasty! We love it!
wilhelmina says
I think I could have eaten the whole pan by myself, this is SO dang good! The cheese is the perfect touch to take it over the top in the best way!
Laura Reese says
This is the perfect side dish!
Beth Pierce says
I know what I am having with dinner tonight! This is a restaurant worthy dish, indeed!
Billy says
Super easy and super delicious, my kind of recipe. Thank you!
Tamara says
Hi! Thanks for the recipe. Just a bit of clarification needed: the ingredient list says 2 tsp garlic powder, but the directions say to add the salt and no mention of the garlic powder. Which is it – – garlic powder or salt?
Rachael Yerkes says
My whole family loved this recipe, and I was so happy to use up some of the zucchini and squash from my garden.
Trang says
I love your idea of sprinkling some cheese! This is especially helpful for kids and their veggies.