4.8 from 75 votes
Butternut Squash Apple Bruschetta
Butternut squash & apples are roasted in fall spices for a delicious twist on bruschetta, making this vegetarian recipe the perfect appetizer for fall!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 pieces of bruschetta
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash diced
- 1 cup apples diced
- 6 tbsp olive oil divided
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper divided
- 8 lices French bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 fresh sage leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp Balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Toss the butternut squash and apples with 2 tbsp olive oil, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, ½ tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
- Place in an even layer on a baking sheet and into the oven for 15 minutes.
- While the squash and apples are roasting, brush the sliced bread with 2 tbsp olive oil, set aside.
- Combine the ricotta cheese with the remaining ½ tsp black pepper and ½ tsp kosher salt, set aside.
- In a small skillet, add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the garlic and sage leaves, saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and toss with the squash and apples when they come out of the oven.
- Place the slices of bread into the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted to your liking.
- Remove the bread from the oven and top with the ricotta cheese, then the roasted squash and apple mix.
- Drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
647mg
(27%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3865mg
(77%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces of bruschetta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3865mg | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.