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Butternut Squash Soup + Brussels Sprouts Crostini

Nov 14, 2019

I have not one but two killer recipes for you guys today. Both would be perfect for Thanksgiving. I found all the ingredients for both recipes at Walmart. They have a great produce section with so many organic choices!!

B U T T E R N U T S Q U A S H S O U P

I large butternut squash cubed or a package of the pre cut kind

1 white onion

4 garlic cloves

avocado oil

1 quart chicken stock

truffle oil

1/2 cup heavy cream

crumbled bacon and pumpkin seeds for topping

On a baking sheet layer the cubed butternut squash, sliced white onion and whole peeled garlic cloves. Drizzle with avocado oil, salt and pepper and toss all together. Roast at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, tossing several times while they cook.

In a large pot add the chicken stock and roasted squash mixture. Using an immersion blender to blend the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let simmer. Add in heavy cream and 2-3 teaspoons truffle oil.

Top with crumbled bacon and pumpkin seeds.

B R U S S E L S S P R O U T S C R O S T I N I

1 bag Brussels sprouts shredded

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 baguette thinly sliced

1 15 oz ricotta

parsley

dried cherries

2 tablespoons olive oil

juice of 2 lemons

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

In a sauté pan drizzle olive oil and add shredded Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper and cook about 5-7 minutes until slightly wilted. Stir in Parmesan Cheese.

In a shaker mix together olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Toss Brussels sprouts with this dressing.

Take the sliced baguettes and place on a baking sheet. Brush each one with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 350 5-10 minutes until toasted.

In a small bowl take the ricotta and add a drizzle of olive oil, juice from a lemon and parsley. season with salt and pepper and mix together.

Take the ricotta mixture and spread on each baguette slice. Then top with the shredded Brussels Sprouts. Sprinkle all with dried cherries.

You can order all your groceries online at Walmart and then just pick them up at the store. So easy and hassle free. You can shop my groceries and cooking tools below! Thanks to Walmart for partnering on this post.

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  1. Meredith says:

    Hi! Do you have a link for the brussels sprouts recipe? Would love to make this for a work thanksgiving!

  2. Kate says:

    Girl! I am loving your blog, your style and recipes:)

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