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Kabocha Squash Dip

Roasted Kabocha Squash Dip

Course Appetizer
Keyword appetizer, dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 142.24 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kabocha squash or other winter squash seeds removed, cut into wedges
  • 1 leek trimmed, cut up, washed thoroughly
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons date syrup or molasses
  • 2 dashes cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • black and white sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Place squash and leek on baking sheet. Drizzle with 3 teaspoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast 45 minutes or until squash is tender when pricked with a sharp knife edge. Remove from oven and let cool.

  3. Use large spoon to scoop roasted squash into food processor. You should have about 1 cup of squash. Add roasted leek, remaining teaspoon olive oil, tahini, Greek yogurt, date syrup, and cinnamon. Process until smooth, adding a few tablespoons of water if a thinner consistency is desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  4. Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's Jerusalem cookbook

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Kabocha Squash Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142.24 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.78g10%
Saturated Fat 1.21g8%
Cholesterol 1.64mg1%
Sodium 23.27mg1%
Potassium 502.25mg14%
Carbohydrates 17.77g6%
Fiber 2.53g11%
Sugar 7.1g8%
Protein 4.9g10%
Vitamin A 1925.17IU39%
Vitamin C 16.51mg20%
Calcium 95.15mg10%
Iron 1.45mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.