Sweet and Sour Squash Crostini With Gruyère
Serves 8|
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
- 16 baguette slices (from 1/2 of a baguette)
- 4 ounces Gruyère, grated (about 1 cup)
Directions
- Heat oven to 450° F. In a 9-by- 13-inch baking dish, mix together the sugar, vinegar, oil, 2 tablespoons water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the squash, onion, and thyme sprigs and toss to coat. Cover with foil and bake, tossing once, until beginning to soften, 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake, tossing once, until tender and glazed, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove thyme springs and gently mash with a potato masher.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Dividing evenly, top with the squash mixture and Gruyère. Bake until melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with the thyme leaves.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 183
- Fat 7g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 16mg
- Sodium 207mg
- Protein 7g
- Carbohydrate 26g
- Sugar 11g
- Fiber 3g
- Iron 1mg
- Calcium 192mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
The crostini can be assembled (but not baked) up to 12 hours in advance; refrigerate, covered. Bake just before serving.
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