Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thanksgiving Recipes. (Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe). If you're looking for a delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your guests, look no further! This crostini is packed with flavor. Takes a bit of prep, but it's so worth it! Top with additional pinches of goat cheese, if you like.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups diced raw pumpkin

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

divided

2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 leek

white and light green parts only

thinly sliced

1 French baguette

1 clove garlic

1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese

at room temperature

1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Pile the diced pumpkin on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and toss with your hands to lightly coat. Spread evenly and sprinkle with sage salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tender about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile melt butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add leek and cook until softened and beginning to caramelize 5 to 7 minutes. Remove roasted pumpkin from the oven add to the pan and stir to combine.

Step 5

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 6

Slice the baguette at an angle into 1/2-inch slices. Brush 1 side of each slice with remaining oil.

Step 7

Cook on the preheated grill until lightly browned about 1 1/2 minutes per side.

Step 8

Remove from the grill and rub the garlic clove over the oiled side of each baguette slice 3 to 4 times. Spread goat cheese over each slice and top with a spoonful of the pumpkin-leek mixture. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 289.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.2g 21%

Carbohydrates: 36.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 28%

Cholesterol: 18.8mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 2626.8IU 53%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.9mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 4.2mg 7%

Folate: 96.2mcg 24%

Calcium: 82.4mg 8%

Iron: 2.8mg 15%

Magnesium: 27mg 10%

Potassium: 216.7mg 6%

Sodium: 484.3mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 104.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.