Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
35%
Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini
50 min.
12
103kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini. This vegetarian and gluten-free appetizer is perfect for any gathering, whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch that serves 12, making it an ideal choice for entertaining.

The star of this dish is the roasted butternut squash, which becomes tender and caramelized in the oven, bringing out its natural sweetness. Paired with creamy fresh ricotta and the aromatic essence of sage, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The addition of a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and olive oil elevates the dish, adding a zesty brightness that perfectly complements the richness of the cheese and squash.

Not only is this crostini visually stunning, with its vibrant colors and elegant presentation, but it also offers a satisfying balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether served as an antipasti, starter, or snack, these crostini are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the best of seasonal produce!

Ingredients

  • pound butternut squash peeled seeded cut into 1/2" cubes ( 4 cups)
  • 12 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup ricotta cheese fresh
  • 24  sage fresh
  • 12 servings juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 1.5 teaspoons brown sugar light packed ()
  • 3.5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided plus more for drizzling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash, 2 tablespoonsoil, and sugar in a large bowl. Season withsalt and pepper. Arrange in a single layeron a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossingoccasionally, until squash is golden andtender, 25-30 minutes.
  2. Let cool on sheet.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet overmedium-high heat.
  4. Add sage; cook untiledges begin to curl and turn dark green, 1-2minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefullytransfer to paper towels to drain.
  5. Mix ricottaand lemon zest in a small bowl. Seasonwith salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Butternutsquash, sage leaves, and ricotta can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill squash.Store sage airtight at room temperature.Cover and chill ricotta mixture. Bring squashto room temperature before serving.
  6. Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta mixture on eachbaguette slice. Top each with a few squashcubes.
  7. Drizzle crostini with lemon juice andolive oil.
  8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Topcrostini with 2 fried sage leaves each.

Nutrition Facts

Calories103kcal
Protein9.35%
Fat50.89%
Carbs39.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.92
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.422608689769%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:102.69kcal
5.13%
Fat:6.21g
9.56%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.72%
Carbohydrates:10.93g
3.64%
Net Carbohydrates:9.33g
3.39%
Sugar:2.57g
2.86%
Cholesterol:7.91mg
2.63%
Sodium:16.44mg
0.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.57g
5.14%
Vitamin A:8106.61IU
162.13%
Vitamin C:21.79mg
26.41%
Copper:0.31mg
15.39%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.45%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.83%
Potassium:300.35mg
8.58%
Magnesium:28.68mg
7.17%
Calcium:70.81mg
7.08%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.53%
Fiber:1.6g
6.39%
Folate:25.3µg
6.33%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.44%
Phosphorus:50.86mg
5.09%
Vitamin B3:0.94mg
4.69%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.79%
Iron:0.65mg
3.59%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.57%
Vitamin K:3.62µg
3.45%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.82%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Source:Epicurious