Roasted Squash & Apple Bruschetta
Here's your perfect appetizer for fall and Thanksgiving. Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bruschetta has all the earthy flavours wrapped up in a perfect little bite.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut into 12 slices
- 2 Cups butternut squash diced, approximately two 1- inch piece rounds of squash
- 1 apple diced
- 1 Cup cottage cheese
- Handful fresh arugula leaves
- 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 Teaspoon dried sage
- 1 Teaspoon salt divided
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Evenly spread out the squash and apple on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle over the cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and one tablespoon of olive oil. Stir really well to combine. Roast for about 20 - 25 minutes or until they are soft and golden. Remove from oven and transfer to a bowl.
- Using the reserved baking sheet, place the baguette slices on the tray. Drizzle over the extra tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for about 8 minutes until they are crispy. Remove from oven.
- In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the sage and remaining salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Top bread with with a spoonful of cheese, arugula leaves, pumpkin apple mixture and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- Serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Squash & Apple Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving (1 bruschetta slice)
Calories 113
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 386mg17%
Potassium 139mg4%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 2513IU50%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.