Description
A delightful dish featuring fresh asparagus, zucchini, and yellow squash, roasted to perfection and topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the asparagus, zucchinis, and yellow squash in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Toss the vegetables gently to blend the flavors.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg