Best 6 Roasted Pumpkin And Goat Cheese Crostini Recipes

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Are you searching for an impressive yet easy appetizer to wow your guests? Look no further than roasted pumpkin and goat cheese crostini. This delectable treat combines the sweetness of pumpkin, the tanginess of goat cheese, and the crunch of toasted bread for a symphony of flavors and textures. Not only is it a culinary delight, but it's also a visually stunning dish that will add a touch of elegance to any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create this delightful appetizer that will surely be a crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI



Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini image

If you're looking for a delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your guests, look no further! This crostini is packed with flavor. Takes a bit of prep, but it's so worth it! Top with additional pinches of goat cheese, if you like.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced raw pumpkin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 French baguette
1 clove garlic
1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pile the diced pumpkin on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and toss with your hands to lightly coat. Spread evenly and sprinkle with sage, salt, and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add leek and cook until softened and beginning to caramelize, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove roasted pumpkin from the oven, add to the pan, and stir to combine.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Slice the baguette at an angle into 1/2-inch slices. Brush 1 side of each slice with remaining oil.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the grill and rub the garlic clove over the oiled side of each baguette slice 3 to 4 times. Spread goat cheese over each slice and top with a spoonful of the pumpkin-leek mixture. Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 484.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

ROASTED WHOLE GARLIC CROSTINI



Roasted Whole Garlic Crostini image

Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 whole garlic bulbs
1 foot aluminum foil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 sourdough baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 ounces strong goat cheese
6 sprigs Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice 1/2-inch off the pointed end of the garlic bulb to expose each clove. Place garlic on aluminum foil. Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil over the top of each bulb and let it sink into the cloves.
  • Wrap foil around garlic bulbs and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until exposed cloves are golden brown.
  • In a dry saute pan over medium-high heat, toast pine nuts for approximately 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Toast baguette slices in oven or toaster oven.
  • To serve, place garlic, cheese, pine nuts and parsley on a serving plate along side crostinis. Instruct guests to extract individual garlic cloves from bulb with a small fork, spread on toast, and top with goat cheese, pine nuts and parsley leaves.

RIGATONI WITH ROASTED PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE



Rigatoni with Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese image

Roasted sugar pumpkin is tossed with pasta and creamy cheese for a comforting main dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces rigatoni
2 tablespoons butter
5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Roasted Pumpkin with Shallots and Sage

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Add butter, cheese, and pasta water; toss until butter has melted.
  • Gently fold in roasted pumpkin; season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving bowls, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 22 g

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

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.

CROSTINI WITH ROASTED GARLIC, GOAT CHEESE AND APPLE CHUTNEY



Crostini with Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese and Apple Chutney image

Categories     Cheese     Garlic     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     New Year's Eve     Goat Cheese     Apple     Fall     Party     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Note: At the restaurant, the bread is grilled, but it's just as good when it's baked.
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into -inch pieces (about 4 cups)
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 French-bread baguette, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
Olive oil
Roasted Garlic
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), room temperature

Steps:

  • Stir sugar and vinegar in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add next 4 ingredients and simmer until mixture is syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes. Mix in apples and raisins. Increase heat to high and boil until apples are tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. (Chutney can be made 3 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.) Mix in tomatoes and mint.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange baguette slices on baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes. Spread each toast with roasted garlic; top with goat cheese and chutney.

Tips

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Look for a small, sweet pumpkin with a deep orange color. This will ensure that your crostini has the best flavor.
  • Roast the pumpkin in advance: You can roast the pumpkin up to 3 days ahead of time. This will save you time on the day you're making the crostini.
  • Use a good quality goat cheese: The goat cheese should be creamy and flavorful. Avoid using a goat cheese that is too dry or crumbly.
  • Toast the bread slices before assembling the crostini: This will help them to be crispy and flavorful.
  • Serve the crostini immediately: The crostini are best when they are served warm. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Reheat them in a warm oven before serving.

Conclusion

Roasted pumpkin and goat cheese crostini are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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