Description
Pumpkin and sage bruschetta is the ultimate fall appetizer, featuring a delightful blend of roasted pumpkin and aromatic sage on crispy baguette slices. This elegant dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a cozy touch to any gathering. Perfectly simple to prepare, it's sure to impress your guests or serve as a comforting treat for yourself on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin (fresh or canned)
- 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Toss pumpkin with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Sauté chopped sage in remaining olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine roasted pumpkin, sautéed sage, and half of the Parmesan; mash until creamy.
- Spoon mixture onto toasted baguette slices; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute pumpkin with roasted butternut squash or sweet potatoes. - To enhance creaminess, consider adding crumbled feta cheese or ricotta. - Store leftover topping in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.