Easy Eats : Meal Occasion : Appetizers : Butternut, Squash, Ricotta and Sage Crostini

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Butternut, Squash, Ricotta and Sage Crostini


When it's a cold crisp morning don't you want to roast something. This Butternut Squash gets roasted with a bit of light brown sugar. The house will smell wonderful! This is the perfect appetizer for your holiday gatherings with family and friends!

SERVES: 12
PREP TIME: 5 Minutes
COOK TIME: 35 Minutes

Ingredients

3 cups cubed Butternut Squash
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil, divided
1 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar, packed
salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh Sage Leaves, washed and dried
3/4 Cup Ricotta Cheese, part skim
Zest and Juice from 1 Lemon
Whole Grain Baguette, cut into slices

Directions

	Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the baguette into long thin slices and place on a baking sheet. Lightly season each slice with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake in the oven for 3-5 minutes until slightly toasted.

	Step 2: Meanwhile, prep the butternut squash. In a large bowl, combine the cubed squash, 1 Tbsp of olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over another baking sheet

	Step 3: When you remove the toasted baguette from the oven, place the butternut squash into the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes.

	Step 4: While the squash is roasting, place a small skillet with 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the edges begin to curl and the leaves turn a darker green. With a tongs, transfer to a paper towel once they are done. Set aside. Once cooled, cut the leaves into small strips.

	Step 5: In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, zest from 1 lemon, and season lightly with salt and pepper.

	Step 6: Once the butternut squash is finished roasting, it's time to assemble the crostinis. Start by spreading some of the ricotta mixture over each baguette slice. Top with 5-6 butternut squash cubes and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Garnish with cooked sage leaves.