Keto Cheesy Baked Squash Rounds are delicious & cheesy. These are prepared in twenty-five minutes, perfect for a quick dinner, lunch, or even a snack. They contain yellow squash, seasonings, parmesan cheese, parsley, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. These baked squash is not good for dairy allergic people as they have the cheese in it. Keto Cheesy Baked Squash Rounds store nicely in the fridge but not in the freezer, so they are not good for long-term storage. Serve these rounds with grilled steak, spinach salad, and basil. These squash rounds contain 3g net carbs & 8g protein.
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STATS:
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: ¼
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Diet: Keto
- Serving: 4
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 medium yellow squash rounds
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tbsp. parsley
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shreds
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp. salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
YELLOW SQUASH:
- We have to utilize the two medium yellow squashes and make the thin and even size rounds. It is a good choice as it has low carb content.
SEASONINGS:
- We have to include the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, & Italian seasoning to add savory taste, and it makes them more flavorful.
OLIVE OIL:
- Include the olive oil to roast the squash, and it will keep them juicy. Add the avocado oil instead if required.
CHEESE:
- We add the mozzarella & parmesan cheese in these rounds. Parmesan cheese provides the indulgent flavors, and mozzarella provides the melty topping.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven at 200° C & apply parchment on tray.
- Rinse the zucchini and dry them properly then make the equal size quarter inch slices.
- Put the squash rounds in bowl then add olive oil & seasonings in it & stir softly to cover the slices.
- Then include the squash rounds in one layer in the baking tray and leave some space in between.
- Now add the mozzarella cheese on the rounds and include the parmesan over it.
- Put the tray in the oven and bake the squash rounds for 12 to 15 minutes till the cheese melts.
- Then broil the rounds for some time till they get crisp & brown.
- Cool them for some time then add the parsley over it & serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
PROTEIN:
- Grilled chicken
- Baked salmon
- Grilled steak
FRESH SIDES:
- Spinach salad
- Avocado salad
- Roasted broccoli
DIPS & SAUCES:
- Garlic aioli
- Ranch dressing
- Creamy avocado dip
EXTRA FLAVOR:
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
- Smoked paprika
TIPS:
- Dry the squash rounds to eliminate the additional moisture content.
- Make equal-sized slices so they cook in the same amount of time.
- We have to grate the cheese fresh for the best results.
- You can keep an eye while broiling the dish or it will get burnt quickly.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Leave the squash slices to get cool then add them in the vessel and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze these rounds, or they get soft and watery.
FAQs:
Will I include the zucchini instead?
- Yes, include the zucchini instead and make the even size slices and make it as it is mentioned above.
How to avoid the squash rounds getting soggy?
- We have to properly dry the squash, and then don’t add lots of them on the tray in one batch to avoid the rounds getting soggy.
Can we prepare these rounds without using dairy items?
- Yes, we can make these rounds without using dairy items. We have to utilize the dairy-free and low-carb cheese instead for this purpose.
Would we prepare these rounds in advance?
- Yes, we would but we just make the slices and store and season & bake fresh.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric Count: 145 kcal
Serving: ¼
Iron: 0.5 mg
Total carbs: 4 g
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Net carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Serving size: 120 g
Protein: 8 g
Sodium: 260 mg
Potassium: 220 mg