Summer Squash is kinda bland

If only I knew this previously about summer squash... But I didn't, so I ended up with quite the boring meal the other night. But at least it was a meal, and not a side dish, right??

The main component in the dish was the summer squash received at last weeks pick up. I diced it up, brushed on some olive oil, sprinkled a little salt and pepper and placed in the 450 hot oven for about 25 minutes.

That hole in the middle was for the garlic

Along with the squash, I took two garlic cloves, wrapped them in some foil, and placed them in the middle of the squash. I thought that adding some roasted garlic, salt and pepper would be enough 'seasoning' for the dish. I sorely underestimated.

Once the squash seemed done (soft, but not mushy) I mixed it with the roasted garlic, some pre-cooked quinoa, the remainder of one of the tomatoes from the share, some of the diced red onion from the share and a tine little bit of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

BLAND was the word on the night. Not sure what else I should add next time. To Pinterest!

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I had a lovely dinner tonight. Unfortunately, it was at 10pm. I really need to figure this out. BUT it was yummy!

I used the Yellow Summer Squash to make these (found this recipe on Facebook maybe? I just copied and pasted it to Pinterest so I would have for later.)

1 lb. zucchini or squash 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 salt & pepper to taste *Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable spray*Slice zucchini or squash into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Toss rounds with oil*In bowl combine dry ingredients* Place rounds in mixture, coating both, pressing to adhere *Place rounds in a single layer on baking sheets *Bake for about 22 to 27 minutes, until golden brown.

The one squash was probably a little less the one pound. I sliced a littler thinner too.

Oven shot

For the rest of my meal, I used the remainder of the tomato along with mozzarella and prosciutto (which I determined is really just the lazy man's bacon) I bought over the weekend. Mixed in a bowl with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette, and I was in heaven.

Now I just need to figure out how to get this all done a little earlier. I did make lunches for Stella and myself at the same time, so I guess it was not all wasted time. (Salad with the fixings for me - using up the cucumbers and scallions!)