Pan Roasted Summer Squash – Roasted Yellow Squash Recipe

Wondering how to use up yellow squash? Pan Roasted Summer Squash is healthy and delicious with only five total ingredients. Roasted yellow squash is a sweet side dish that meets a keto, low carb and clean eating diet.

Pan Roasted Summer Squash Recipe

I’m always looking for yellow squash recipes.

Yellow squash are pretty much the equivalent of zucchini; if you grow one, then you grow 100. And no matter how many different summer squash recipes I make, pan roasted summer squash is my favorite recipe.

Actually I love roasting all veggies. Roasted Cauliflower, Acorn Squash Slices, Whole Carrots, Spicy Zucchini are some of my favorites and I always fall back to roasting vegetables as my go-to.

The roasting process brings out the natural sugars which lead to a sweet flavor, and this recipe is no exception.

I’ve got my process for roasting any type of vegetable down to a science.

How to roast any vegetable?

Follow these easy steps when roasting your favorite vegetable including carrots, zucchini. asparagus, squash, potatoes, peppers, green beans and more!

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, which is the perfect roasting temperature.
2. Start with more veggies than you think you need. The water evaporates and the veggies shrink.
3. Use a healthy amount of olive oil (or coconut or avocado oil).
4. Sprinkle generously with Sea salt (or Pink Himalayan) and black pepper.
5. Roast until veggies are partially golden brown (the color of caramelization and sweetness).

Roasted Yellow Squash

Another thing I love is how healthy this simple roasted summer squash dish is. Yellow squash is low in calories and low in net carbs.  This makes it a great option for a keto or low carb diet.

Summer squash also are high in many vitamins, magnesium and fiber, so eat up!

Make this pan roasted summer squash recipe fit a clean eating diet by using organic ingredients and choosing Pink Himalayan Salt.

Ingredient List for Roasted Summer Squash

Yellow Squash (also called summer squash), cleaned and sliced

Olive Oil

Salt

Black Pepper

Garlic Powder (optional)

Ingredient List

• Yellow Squash
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder

How to Roast Yellow Squash

Step by Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Slice yellow squash into 1/4 inch slices.
3. Arrange on a large roast pan or large baking sheet.
4. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
5. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until lightly golden brown; stirring often.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

For the full instructions and recipe amounts for oven roasted yellow squash (keto, low carb and clean eating), scroll to the bottom of this post. 

Recipe FAQs

• Garlic powder can be omitted, or substitute it for your favorite seasoning.
• Yellow squash have a high water content which means they cook down to almost nothing. Start with more than you think you need.
• Substitute avocado oil or coconut oil for olive oil, if desired.
• Yellow squash is naturally low net carbs which follows a keto and low carb diet.
• If you don’t your roasted vegetables browned, take time off the cooking time. You could also roast these to a fork-tender, crunchy texture, if desired.
• This pan roasted summer squash recipe easily meets the criteria for a clean eating recipe and follows the Arbonne 30 days to healthy eating challenge.  In this case, use organic ingredients and Pink Himalayan Salt.

Recipe Variation

• Use any type of spices including chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, etc.
• Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
• Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, or give a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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