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Cooking with PumpkinNo. 3891 · The 2026 edition

Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

Easy

Our own summary of the original by Marian Cooper Cairns — the full post and photos live at countryliving.com.

Best Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini Recipe
PHOTO: MARIAN COOPER CAIRNS · COUNTRYLIVING.COM

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together pumpkin, red pepper, and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring once, until tender and lightly brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. Combine, basil, spinach, garlic, and remaining 1/3 cup oil in a blender. Process, scraping down sides as needed, until blended and smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in Parmesan and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Cut each bread slice into 4 pieces. Bake on a baking sheet until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Top crostini with burrata, pumpkin, pesto, and pecans, dividing evenly. Season with salt and black pepper.

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