Roasted Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 20

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (20 inch) baguette French bread
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium delicata squash (1 lb), peeled
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 oz soft chèvre (goat) cheese
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
  • 3 tablespoons whipping cream
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Chopped roasted salted pistachio nuts

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Cut baguette into 40 (1/2-inch) slices. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheets; lightly brush with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-inch cubes. In large bowl, mix squash and onion; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with garam masala, cumin and salt; stir to coat. Spread on ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until vegetables are browned and tender.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, beat goat cheese, cream cheese and cream with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on top of each baguette slice. Top with slightly less than 1 tablespoon squash mixture. Garnish with cilantro and pistachio nuts.

  • Garam masala is a blend of spices from North India. You can find it the spice aisle of your grocery store.
  • Delicata squash is a variety of winter squash that has a yellow or cream skin with dark green stripes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Potassium
100mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
1g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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