Description
Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in this Red Kuri Squash and Goat’s Cheese Manti recipe. These Turkish-inspired dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of roasted red kuri squash, goat cheese, and aromatic spices, then topped with a tangy yogurt sauce and spiced butter.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 cup roasted red kuri squash, mashed
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water (more if needed)
For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika or Aleppo pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Salt to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Mix in the egg and water to form a dough. Knead until smooth. Rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Combine roasted red kuri squash, goat cheese, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the manti: Roll out the dough, cut into squares, fill with the mixture, and seal into dumplings.
- Cook the manti: Boil in salted water for 6–8 minutes until tender. Drain.
- Make the topping: Melt butter, add paprika, and garlic. Drizzle over manti with yogurt and herbs.
Notes
- Red kuri squash’s nutty flavor complements the tang of goat cheese.
- Manti can be frozen before boiling.
- Aleppo pepper adds a mild heat; substitute as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
