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Pumpkin Toast with Feta Crumble
The season for avocado toast may have passed, but autumn brings its own palette of flavors to the table. This vibrant creation balances cinnamon warmth, gentle spice, and nutty sweetness—an elegant alternative to the classic pumpkin soup.
| Ingredients (4 servings) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small butternut squash, diced | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon(s) | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | teaspoon(s) | Cumin |
| 1/2 | teaspoon(s) | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon(s) | Salt |
| 1/2 | Small red cabbage, thinly sliced | |
| 1 | Rustic bread, sliced | |
| etwas | Olive oil | |
| 300 | g | Cottage cheese |
| 250 | g | Feta cheese |
| etwas | Thyme | |
| eine | pinch | Salt |
| eine | pinch | Pepper |
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Toss the pumpkin with spices and olive oil, then spread it on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Leave some space for the red cabbage, drizzle it with the remaining oil, and add it to the tray.
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Roast both at 240°C for about 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
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Meanwhile, fry the bread slices in a little olive oil until golden and crisp, seasoning lightly with salt.
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Spread the cottage cheese over the warm toast, top with the roasted pumpkin and red cabbage, and finish with crumbled feta and fresh thyme. A touch of black pepper adds the final flourish.
Tip:
Presentation:
Embrace a touch of chaos—the more chaotic, the better. Just make sure not to overload the toast, or the individual textures and flavors may get lost.
Opt for larger plates and avoid placing the toasts right in the middle.
Play with contrast: Since both pumpkin and bread have warm, golden tones, pair them with neutral or cool-hued tableware. Light beige plates, as used here, echo the autumn mood beautifully while offering a gentle counterpoint to the white cheese.
Joel Adank, who wrote the original article, is a cookbook author, food photographer and designs his own tableware and beautiful items for the home under his label "Atelier Agave".
