Best Roasted Pumpkin And Goat Cheese Crostini Recipes

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PUMPKIN CROSTINI WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BALSAMIC GLAZE



Pumpkin Crostini with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze image

Pumpkin hummus is a fantastic spread for pita and breads. But using it as a crostini topping takes it to another level. I serve this during the holidays and sometimes use it as a base for sliced steak or chicken.

Provided by Jet Tila

Time 20m

Yield 9 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 15-ounce can (450 grams) garbanzo beans, undrained
1/3 cup (72 grams) sesame tahini (stir from bottom before measuring)
1/4 cup (57 grams) pure pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons (5 grams) kosher salt, plus more if desired
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more if desired
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
Ice water, as needed
1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
10 fresh sage leaves
1 baguette, cut on the bias into nine 1-inch-wide slices
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled
6 ounces (170 grams) fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup (87 grams) pomegranate seeds
Balsamic glaze, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the pumpkin hummus: In a food processor combine the garbanzo beans including the liquid from the can, tahini, pumpkin puree, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin. Process until combined. With the processor running, add the olive oil a little at a time until the sauce is smooth but still thick. Occasionally stop the machine to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula so everything is processed. If it looks like a paste with oil floating in it, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the ice water and pulse again to help it emulsify. Taste, and don't be afraid to add more salt, lemon juice or cumin to your preference. Reserve.
  • For the crostini: Put the butter in small skillet and turn the heat to medium. Once the butter melts, put the sage leaves in the pan and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the sage leaves from the pan with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil and place the bread slices on the sheet. Drizzle each with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until toasted but soft on the inside, about 3 minutes. Pull the crostini from the oven and carefully rub the top side of each piece with the garlic clove.
  • Top each crostini with about 1 tablespoon pumpkin hummus and a fried sage leaf. Crumble some goat cheese on each, add a few pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

BALSAMIC-ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH GOAT CHEESE



Balsamic-Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese image

I had an overabundance of pumpkin grow in my garden this year, and wanted to try something different from the usual sweet pumpkin recipes--this was the end result. It's a great side dish to any protein, or even a great addition to a salad. Make sure to be very careful when cutting your pumpkin--use a sharp knife, and keep the pumpkin from rolling around when slicing.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Pumpkin

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 pound) sugar pumpkin
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place pumpkin onto a secure cutting board. Cut the top and bottom off the pumpkin, removing as much of the stem as possible. Use a sharp vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the pumpkin peel. Cut pumpkin in half, and use a spoon to scoop out seeds and strings. Trim away any pieces of stem that may remain. Cut each pumpkin half into 1/2-inch strips. Chop each strip into 1/2-inch cubes. Place cubed pumpkin into a large bowl.
  • Mix balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour over pumpkin pieces and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour pumpkin into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir gently, then continue baking until pumpkin is softened and slightly caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes more, stirring again if needed. Serve pumpkin warm, topped with goat cheese and fresh oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

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