Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with this exquisite Pumpkin and Sage Bruschetta. This elegant appetizer features creamy roasted pumpkin paired with aromatic sage, all served atop crispy baguette slices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is simple to prepare yet visually stunning—guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 crusty baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and diced
- 10 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the diced pumpkin with salt and pepper until tender (about 10-15 minutes).
- Stir in chopped sage and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Spread the pumpkin-sage mixture onto each toasted baguette slice and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg