French Baked Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Elevate your side dish game with this elegant French Baked Zucchini and Yellow Squash recipe, a perfect blend of fresh Mediterranean flavors and comforting textures. Thinly sliced zucchini and yellow squash are lightly seasoned with olive oil, garlic, thyme, and oregano for a fragrant base, then layered into a baking dish for a stunning visual presentation. Topped with a golden Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, this dish bakes to tender perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing side or a light vegetarian entrée, this simple yet sophisticated recipe is garnished with fresh parsley for a bright finishing touch. Discover how easy it is to turn summer squash into a show-stopping baked delight the whole family will love. Keywords: French baked zucchini, yellow squash recipe, Mediterranean side dish, vegetarian baked squash, easy summer squash recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Yellow squash
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cups Bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Wash and dry the zucchini and yellow squash. Trim the ends, then slice them into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves or crush them with a garlic press.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 5

Arrange the zucchini and yellow squash slices in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping them in rows for an elegant layered effect.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the squash slices.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or a light vegetarian entrée.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(915.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791.5

Total Fat 46.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 5440.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 28.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 682.7mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1865.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 35.0%