Butternut Squash Crostini

Ingredients:

  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and ½- inch-diced

  • Olive oil

  • Salt and ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 1 bunch fresh sage

  • 1 large loaf of sourdough bread

  • 1½ cups fresh ricotta, homemade or store-bought

  • Fresh lemon juice & zest of 1 lemon

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Toss diced squash with 2 tbsp. oil, S&P, and sugar in a bowl. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast 25-30 mins, until squash is golden. Cool on sheet.

  • Heat oil in a skillet over med heat. Add sage; cook until edges begin to curl and turn dark green, 1–2 minutes. Drain and cool browned sage on a paper towel.

  • Mix ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Spread ricotta mixture on each sourdough slice. Top with a squash cubes and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each slice with 2 fried sage leaves each.

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