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Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini

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A delightful fall appetizer featuring roasted pumpkin, creamy goat cheese, and caramelized leeks served on grilled baguette slices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Mixture
  • 2 cups diced raw pumpkin Can substitute with butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
Crostini Base
  • 1 clove garlic For rubbing on grilled slices
  • 1 log goat cheese (4 ounce), at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the diced pumpkin on the baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and toss to coat lightly. Spread evenly and sprinkle with sage, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. In the meantime, melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and cook until softened and caramelized, roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the roasted pumpkin from the oven, add it to the pan, and stir to combine.
  5. Preheat your outdoor grill over high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  6. Slice the baguette at an angle into 1/2-inch slices. Brush one side of each slice with the remaining olive oil.
  7. Grill the slices until lightly browned, around 1.5 minutes per side.
  8. Once off the grill, rub the garlic clove over the oiled side of each slice 3 to 4 times. Spread goat cheese on each slice and top with a spoonful of the pumpkin-leek mixture. Drizzle lightly with the balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftover crostini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to enjoy later. Garnish with extra sage leaves or pumpkin seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
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