Keto Parmesan Yellow Squash

Keto Parmesan Yellow Squash is a delicious snack. This tasty and gluten-free side dish will be loved by everyone on the keto diet. This snack is made with thinly sliced yellow squash, which is combined with seasonings and olive oil to make this recipe. Then we sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, and then the dish is baked until it turns golden and crispy. This baked squash is a tasty and new way to have it as a snack without consuming the additional carbs. These Keto Parmesan Yellow Squash are very cheesy, crunchy, and tasty, which makes this snack gratifying & delectable. We can also customize this dish with preferred spices and herbs like Italian seasoning, rosemary, or chili flakes.

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STATS:

• Cook time: Twenty mints.
• Total time: Thirty mints.
• Serving size: 1 cup
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Calories: 120 kcal
• Course: Side dish
• Prep time: Ten mints.
• Diet: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Knife
• Chopping board

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium yellow squash
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• Optional: 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

YELLOW SQUASH:

• We have to pick medium-sized, firm squash for the finest flavor and texture.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil is used to improve flavor and also helps the squash to roast evenly.

GARLIC SEASONING:

• Garlic powder is added to enhance flavor without becoming overbearing.

ONION SEASONING:

• Onion powder is added to subtly improve the umami character.

SALT:

• Salt enhances natural flavors and we can taste and adjust as we like.

BLACK PEPPER:

• Black pepper balances the seasoning and adds a hint of spice to the squash.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese is added to provide the crunchy, salty squash.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

• Italian seasoning is added to enhance Mediterranean flavor and herbaceous aroma.

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INSTRUCTION

1. We can turn the oven on to four hundred degrees F.
2. Put parchment paper on a baking pan.
3. We can cut the squash into rounds that are uniformly thin and about ¼ inch thick.
4. Then we can combine onion powder, olive oil, salt, squash, pepper, & garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
5. Now we can put the slices on the baking pan with some distance.
6. We can sprinkle the parmesan cheese in each squash slice.
7. Now we can bake the squash for 18 to 22 minutes or until the cheese gets brown & crispier.
8. We can serve warm.

SERVING IDEAS:

• We can serve this squash with grilled steak, poultry, or fish as a low-carb appetizer.
• You can have this squash with the marinara sauce over low-carb pasta or zucchini noodles.
• We can also add the green salad to the squash when it cools to provide the taste and texture.
• You can also add these squash to a mix of roasted vegetables.
• We can combine these squash with avocado and eggs for a filling, ketogenic breakfast.
• You would also serve this as a snack with ranch or garlic aioli as a dipping sauce.

TIPS:

• We don’t have to overcrowd the pan and place it at some distance to make it crispier.
• You can also broil the snacks for an additional 1 to 2 minutes for additional crispiness.
• We can combine parmesan cheese with almond flour to make them crispier.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can put the remaining squash in the box and store the snacks for 3 days in the fridge.

FREEZER:

• We shouldn’t have to store this snack in the freezer as the squash will become squishy.

FAQs:

Can I make a dairy-free snack?

• We can use the dairy-free parmesan to make this snack dairy-free but it might not get crispy as it should be.

Can we make these snacks for the meal prep?

• We can prepare the slices and the seasoning and bake them when required as it is best to have them fresh.

Will we use the zucchini as a substitute for squash?

• We can use zucchini as a substitute for squash it works alike.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 120
Total carbs: 6g
Net carbs: 4g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 280mg
Calcium: 150mg
Iron: 0.6mg