Description
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Yellow Squash is a delicious and healthy side dish that combines the creamy texture of yellow squash with a crunchy parmesan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow squash thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for tops of squash
- dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix together avocado oil, minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Add the sliced yellow squash to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the squash and mix well.
- Arrange the coated squash slices on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Sprinkle extra parmesan cheese on top of the squash slices for added crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with dried parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to the squash mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Crusted Yellow Squash, yellow squash, baked squash, parmesan recipe, side dish