– 3 yellow squash – Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling – Fresh basil & thyme for garnish, optional Herb oil – 1 tablespoon lemon juice – 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil – 1 small garlic clove, grated – 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped – ¼ teaspoon sea salt – Freshly ground black pepper

Bread Crumb Topping – ¼ cup panko bread crumbs – ¼ cup Vegan Parmesan – 1 tablespoon chopped parsley – ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt – pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

– Slice the squash into ¼-inch rounds. If the squash is large, slice the rounds into half-moons. – Make the herb oil: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper and shake to combine. – Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the panko, Vegan Parmesan, parsley, salt, several grinds of pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if desired.

– Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a few drizzles of olive oil. Add the squash and sauté for about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so that all sides get cooked. I like to cook mine until it’s soft, yet still has a firm bite, but before it becomes too watery and mushy. Remove from the skillet and toss with the herb oil. Top with the panko mixture, and fresh herbs, if desired.