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.
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
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.
Cook’s Note:
Heating up the balsamic glaze slightly and using a fork makes it easier to drizzle just a little bit on top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 289 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat6g | 28% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium484mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein10g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 21% |
Calcium82mg | 6% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium217mg | 5% |
*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.
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