Roasted Garlic Herb Zucchini & Summer Squash

🥒 Roasted Garlic Herb Zucchini & Summer Squash
🛒 Necessary Ingredients
🥒 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
💛 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into rounds
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🧀 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
🌿 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶️ ½ tsp black pepper
👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
🔥 1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
🥒 2. Prepare the vegetables
Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into even rounds.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Mince the garlic.
🫒 3. Season everything
Add zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes to a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary or thyme.
Toss gently until the vegetables are evenly coated. ✨
🍽️ 4. Arrange in the baking dish
Spread the vegetables evenly in the baking dish.
Try to keep the slices in a slightly overlapping arrangement for the beautiful roasted presentation.
🔥 5. Roast
Place the dish in the oven.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the squash is tender and the edges are beautifully golden.
Halfway through, gently turn or toss the vegetables for even roasting.
🧀 6. Add Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over the roasted vegetables.
Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is lightly golden and melted.
🌿 7. Finish and serve
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
Let it rest for 2–3 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy the garlicky, cheesy, roasted vegetables! 😋
💡 Quick Tips
🔥 For more browning, roast the vegetables in a single layer without overcrowding.
🥒 Keep the squash slices similar in thickness so they cook evenly.
🧀 Add Parmesan near the end so it becomes golden without burning.
❓ Quick Q&A
Q: Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Yes. Slice and season the vegetables ahead of time, then roast just before serving.
Q: How do I make the vegetables more crispy?
Use a larger baking dish so the vegetables aren’t crowded, and roast at 425°F (220°C).
Q: Can I use only zucchini?
Absolutely. You can replace the yellow squash with additional zucchini