Place the patty pan squash into a steamer basket over 1" of water. Steam for 10 minutes. Transfer the squash to a roasting dish. The squash should be fairly tight in the dish. Season the patty pan with salt, pepper and olive oil. Use the best olive oil you have!
This Roasted Patty Pan Squash recipe is: Low Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Fabulous. Parmesan roasted patty pan squash. It’s good for the soul. I promise. My friend Giuseppina first showed me this method to make vegetables while we were living in France. She made this same recipe but with fennel. How delightful it was.
In a large bowl, toss the pattypan squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the pattypan squash in the air fryer basket, cut side down, in a single layer. (Cook in batches if they don’t all fit in a single layer.) Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F (204 degrees C), until crispy and golden.
This keto summer squash recipe is a frequent low carb side dish at our house this time of year. The squash absorbs the butter as it cooks, making it flavorful and delicious!