Butternut Squash - Apple Brushetta

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 20-25 min
Serves: 1 long french bread

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Ingredients: 1 long french bread, sliced 2 cups butternut squash, diced 1 cup apples, diced olive oil 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp ground cloves salt to taste black pepper to taste 1 cup ricotta cheese 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 fresh sage leaves, chopped 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

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Method:

• Preheat oven to 425° F.
• Toss the butternut squash and apples with 2 tbsp olive oil, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
• Place in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
• In a small pan, heat a little olive oil on medium-high heat. Add garlic and sage leaves, saute for 1-2 minutes. Toss with the baked squash and apples.
• Brush the sliced bread with olive oil, bake for about 5 min based on preference, set aside.
• Combine ricotta cheese with the 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt, set aside.
• Assemble brushetta - Spread ricotta cheese, then the roasted squash and apple mix. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.