"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI. I love Butternut Squash and this is a fantastic appetizer using the Butternut Squash. Only 30 calories and 5 carbs per serving! You can find this recipe at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes, so check it out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI

Ingredients

8 slices Roman Meal bread (or similar whole grain, sliced bread), toasted or grilled
2 cups butternut squash, broiled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
32 fresh basil leaves

Directions

1 - Cut each piece of toast into quarters for a total of 32 pieces.
2 - Combine squash, cheese, maple syrup and thyme in medium bowl.
3 - Top toast quarters with about 1 tablespoon squash mixture each. Top with fresh basil leaves.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 32 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 30
Fat: 1 grams
Sodium: 65 milligrams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/butternut-squash-crostini