Butternut Squash Bruschetta
This version of bruschetta is made with maple garlic roasted butternut squash for a delicious twist on the classic that everyone will love. Perfect as a holiday appetizer!
Servings: 24 bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes (approx. 6 cups cubed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar plus an additional 1 tsp
- 1 tbsp maple syrup plus an additional 1 tsp
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried sage
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 2-3 green onions finely chopped
- 1 baguette sliced into rounds
- optional balsamic reduction to drizzle on top, see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice squash and add to a large mixing bowl. Mix with everything except the green onion and additional teaspoon of maple syrup and balsamic vinegar.
- Spread the butternut squash mixture on the prepared baking tray in a single layer. If you need to use 2 trays, that's fine. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender and starting to brown.
- When the squash has about 5 minutes left, place the sliced baguette on a baking tray and lightly toast in the oven. Be careful not to burn. You can also leave it un-toasted or toast it later if you're preparing the butternut squash topping in advance.
- Remove squash from oven and add back into the mixing bowl. Toss with the green onion and additional teaspoon of maple syrup and balsamic.
- Spoon the butternut squash mixture onto the toasted pieces of baguette. Drizzle with balsamic reducing, if using. Serve right away.
Notes
To make a balsamic reduction drizzle, heat 1 cup of balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a light boil. Reduce to medium-low and lightly simmer until it's thickened and reduced by about half, stirring occasionally. For a lightly sweetened balsamic reduction, add 1 tbsp sweetener of choice such as brown sugar, maple syrup, agave or coconut sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g