Appetizer

Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar Oil

Name: Charred Delicata Squash Crudo with Pomegranate Molasses, Crispy Chickpeas & Whipped Labne with Za'atar Oil
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 large delicata squash (about 1.5 lb); 1 cup cooked chickpeas (canned, drained and dried); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; ¾ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp ground coriander; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (labneh strained or use thick yogurt); 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 3 tbsp za'atar spice blend; 3 tbsp neutral oil for za'atar oil; ¼ cup pomegranate arils; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying shallots; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves; Fleur de sel; Cracked black pepper

Razor-thin slices of delicata squash are partially charred on a hot skillet, then arranged raw alongside crispy roasted spiced chickpeas, topped with dollops of whipped labne (strained yogurt), drizzled with pomegranate molasses and za'atar oil, and finished with pomegranate arils, crispy shallots, and fresh herbs. A showstopping autumn appetizer with multiple textures and layers.

1043calper serving 36gprotein 127gcarbs 48gfat 25min prep 40min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this