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Butternut Squash Apple Bruschetta

Butternut Squash Apple Bruschetta

A delightful combination of butternut squash and apples on toasted bread, perfect for a fall appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Fruits

  • 2 cups butternut squash diced
  • 1 cup apples diced

Oils and Spices

  • 6 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided

Bread

  • 8 slices french bread

Dairy

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese

Herbs

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 leaves fresh sage chopped

Condiment

  • 2 tablespoon balsamic reduction

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425° F.
  • Toss the butternut squash and apples with 2 tablespoon olive oil, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Place in an even layer on a baking sheet and into the oven for 15 minutes.
  • While the squash and apples are roasting, brush the sliced bread with 2 tablespoon olive oil, set aside.
  • Combine the ricotta cheese with the remaining ½ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, set aside.
  • In a small skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the garlic and sage leaves, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and toss with the squash and apples when they come out of the oven.
  • Place the slices of bread into the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted to your liking.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and top with the ricotta cheese, then the roasted squash and apple mix.
  • Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 11gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3865IUVitamin C: 8.7mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 2.8mg
Keyword bruschetta, Butternut Squash Apple Bruschetta, fall appetizer, Healthy Snacks, vegetarian
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