Appetizer

Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Tartlets with Walnut-Ají Rojo Dust

Name: Charred Beet & Whipped Labneh Tartlets with Walnut-Ají Rojo Dust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 8-inch phyllo sheets; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Fleur de sel; 0.5 cup labneh (or Greek yogurt); 1 small roasted beet (about 3 oz), cut into thin wedges or small dice; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped; 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 0.25 cup raw walnuts; 0.5 teaspoon ají rojo paste (or 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika + pinch cayenne); 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; Tiny pinch of fine sea salt; Microgreens or herb pluches for garnish

A sophisticated intermediate appetizer that marries technique with bold flavor: crispy-baked phyllo tartlets filled with tangy whipped labneh, topped with roasted beets, and finished with a spiced walnut-ají rojo dust. Brazilian-inspired heat meets Eastern Mediterranean coolness.

210calper serving 8gprotein 16gcarbs 12gfat 20min prep 18min cook 4serves

≈ Macros estimated from the ingredients · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this