Garlic Roasted Summer Squash

Description

The simplest things are often the tastiest. At the height of summer here in Iowa we have a LOT of produce to choose from, and this is a nice and easy way to enjoy summer squashes and zucchini.

Ingredients

  • 2 summer squash
  • ΒΌ cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Trim the ends from the squash
  3. and cut each squash in half lengthwise. Cut the halves in half again crosswise
  4. to make 4 pieces; cut those pieces in half twice more the long way
  5. to make 16 short spears from each squash. Toss the squash with olive oil and garlic in a bowl; place into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  6. Roast the squash until the spears and garlic start to brown
  7. 5 to 10 minutes. Check the squash after 5 minutes
  8. and add time in 2- to 3-minute intervals to avoid burning.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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