How to Make Roasted Summer Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer squash is a versatile and abundant vegetable that is perfect for roasting. Whether you have an abundance of zucchini, yellow squash, or pattypan squash from your garden or local farmers' market, this recipe is a fantastic way to highlight the flavors of these seasonal vegetables while also adding a delicious caramelized touch.

Roasting summer squash brings out its natural sweetness and creates a tender and slightly crispy texture that is simply irresistible. This dish is a wond...

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Ingredients

  • 2 summer squash, ends trimmed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Cut halves in half crosswise to make four pieces. Cut each piece in quarters lengthwise for a total of 16 short spears from each squash.
  • Place squash spears into a large bowl. Add olive oil and garlic; toss to coat evenly. Arrange squash mixture in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash and garlic start to brown, 5 to 10 minutes, checking squash after 5 minutes and again in intervals of 2 or 3 minutes to avoid burning.
  • Nutrition

    139 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 3mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 269mg