Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini

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

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini. This exquisite appetizer combines the creamy richness of fresh ricotta with the natural sweetness of roasted butternut squash, all elevated by the aromatic allure of crispy sage. Perfect for entertaining, this vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only visually appealing but also offers a heavenly balance of textures and tastes.

Imagine serving these vibrant crostini at your next gathering, where guests can savor the warm, buttery squash nestled atop golden, crunchy baguette slices. The hint of lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness, while the light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil rounds out the flavors beautifully. It’s an elegant starter that is easy to prepare, making it ideal for both casual get-togethers and more festive occasions.

With each bite, you’ll experience the harmony of savory and sweet, enhanced by the subtle earthiness of sage. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping antipasto or a flavorful snack, these Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini are sure to impress. Try this recipe and enjoy a deliciously simple yet sophisticated addition to your culinary repertoire!

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