Butternut Squash Crostini

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half length wise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet and bake for 30-45 min, until tender and fork can pierce the meat easily.

Step 2

Heat in a sauce pan the olive oil and onions. Cook for 5 min and then add salt & pepper. Continue to cook until caramelized, 10-15 minutes more. (Low and slow will carmalize),

Step 3

Add the vinegar and Maple syrup and cook into a jam like consistency.

Step 4

Cut the baguette into 1/4 in. Thick slices on the bias. Drizzle with olive oil, salt & pepper.

Step 5

Place on sheet pan and toast for about 10 min.

Step 6

Scoop the flesh of the squash into a bowl and add the carmalized onions, season with salt & pepper and mash together.

Step 7

Top crostini with scoop of ricotta and top with squash mixture.