Ingredients

  • 8 slices ciabatta bread
  • 1 garlic clove
  • olive oil to taste
  • 1 package cottage cheese
  • 1 5/8 cups pumpkin peeled, cubed
  • fresh thyme to taste
  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste
  • salt to taste
  • 16 leaves fresh sage
  • sunflower oil for frying
  • Parmesan shavings to garnish

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with a little bit of olive oil, salt, thyme and the harissa paste.
  • Bake until the pumpkin softens.
  • In hot oil fry the sage leaves for a short time. Place on paper towels.
  • Mash the cheese with a fork and set aside.
  • Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the slices of bread. Sprinkle with a little olive oil. Place in a pan on the stove and toast on both sides.
  • Spread the cheese on toast slices and top with roasted pumpkin pieces.
  • Garnish with the sage leaves and parmesan shavings.
  • Serve warm with an arugula, walnut salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.