5 from 12 votes
Baked Zucchini and Squash
Baked Zucchini and Squash combines thinly sliced zucchini and yellow squash layered concentrically over a tomato sauce base seasoned with olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs. The vegetables roast covered, becoming tender and infused with the herb-scented sauce. The presentation highlights alternating layers of green and yellow slices, creating a colorful baked vegetable dish.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 oregano fresh herbs, removed from stem
- 2 basil
- 2 thyme
- 2 pounds zucchini about 2 medium or 3 small
- 2 pounds yellow squash about 2 medium or 3 small
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.Thinly slice the zucchini and squash. If using a mandolin, set it to 3mm (⅛") thickness.Spread tomato sauce into the bottom of an 11"-12" oven-safe pan (like cast iron or carbon steel). Alternatively, use a casserole dish.Add 1 TB oil, salt, and fresh herbs to the tomato sauce.
- Beginning at the outer edge of the baking dish, start layering the zucchini and yellow squash concentrically towards the center. Alternating between zucchini and yellow squash makes for a gorgeous presentation.
- Cover with parchment paper, and roast about 45 minutes. Vegetables should be wilted but not brown.Serve right away.Leftovers:Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days, and reheat before serving.
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Notes
- Slice vegetables evenly to ensure consistent cooking and appearance.
- Adjust vegetable quantities based on dish size and slicing thickness for optimal layering.
- The recipe can be made entirely with zucchini or all yellow squash as a variation.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
925mg
(39%)
Potassium
1389mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1172IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
83mg
(92%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 925mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1389mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1172IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 83mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.