Description
Tender, flavorful, and golden-roasted—this oven-baked patty pan squash makes the perfect easy side.
Ingredients
3–4 small patty pan squash (about 1 lb)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and dry the patty pan squash.
3. Slice into ½-inch rounds and trim ends.
4. Toss squash with olive oil and seasonings.
5. Lay slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan if using.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
8. Remove when edges are golden and squash is fork-tender.
Notes
Use smaller squash for better texture.
Add chili flakes for heat or lemon zest for brightness.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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