Description
Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with this Red Kuri Squash and Goat’s Cheese Manti recipe. These Turkish-inspired dumplings are filled with a creamy mixture of roasted red kuri squash and tangy goat cheese, served with a spiced butter drizzle and a refreshing yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 small red kuri squash (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ounces goat cheese, soft and crumbled
For the Manti:
- 1 package wonton wrappers (about 40)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or chili flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Squash: Cut the red kuri squash in half, remove seeds, and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender. Scoop out the flesh, mash, and season.
- Make the Filling: Combine mashed squash with goat cheese until creamy.
- Fill the Wonton Wrappers: Place filling in wonton wrappers, fold into triangles, and seal.
- Cook the Manti: Boil the manti for 3-4 minutes until they float.
- Prepare the Spiced Butter: Melt butter, add garlic, cumin, and Aleppo pepper, cook until fragrant.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: Whisk yogurt with lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve: Spoon yogurt on plates, top with manti, drizzle with spiced butter, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- You can make the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Substitute red kuri squash with butternut or acorn squash if needed.
- For a crispier texture, pan-fry boiled manti in olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Turkish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
