Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) summer squash (mixture of yellow and zucchini)
- 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium (150g) yellow onion, sliced into wedges
- 1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves (20g) garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the summer squash into halves lengthwise, then cut those halves into quarters to create spears.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the squash spears and onion wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not touching to prevent steaming.
- Roast for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn a deep mahogany color and the squash shrinks slightly.
- Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the melted butter and minced garlic directly over the hot vegetables, tossing gently to coat.
- Return the pan to the oven for 2-3 minutes to fragrance the garlic without burning it.
- Remove from heat and immediately garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.