Description
Mediterranean-inspired Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes celebrate summer’s freshest produce with bold Italian flavors. Crispy, golden-edged vegetables drizzled with herbs and parmesan create a simple side dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into rounds
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh herbs such as basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy vegetable release and simple cleanup.
- Craft uniform medallions from zucchini and yellow squash, cutting precise ¼-inch rounds to guarantee even roasting.
- Slice cherry tomatoes into halves, creating a vibrant medley of vegetable shapes and sizes.
- Create a flavor foundation by combining sliced vegetables with aromatic minced garlic, allowing each piece to become infused with robust essence.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously, ensuring every vegetable fragment receives a glistening coating.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese, allowing the dairy’s nutty profile to complement the vegetables’ natural sweetness.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, massaging the ingredients to distribute seasonings uniformly.
- Arrange the vegetable mixture across the baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Roast in a preheated 400°F oven, transforming the vegetables into golden, tender morsels with beautifully crisp edges.
- Midway through cooking, gently redistribute the vegetables to ensure balanced browning and prevent potential burning.
- Once vegetables reach a rich, caramelized state, remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by scattering freshly chopped basil or parsley, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Customize thickness of vegetable slices to control roasting time and texture, ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Prevent soggy vegetables by patting zucchini and squash dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding red pepper flakes or dried Italian herbs for extra depth and warmth.
- Select firm, fresh vegetables with vibrant colors to guarantee the best roasting results and maximum nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg