Description
These squash, onion jam, and chickpea toasties offer a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with an Indian twist.
Ingredients
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For the curried chickpeas:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) boiled chickpeas
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mango powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the squash & onion jam:
- 1 small acorn squash (approx 1 lb / 450 g), skinned and cubed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) white vinegar
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup
- Salt & pepper
Others:
- Baguette or brown bread
- Butter
- Fresh Ricotta
- Chopped coriander for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the chickpeas:
- Heat the oil in a pan. Add all spices and roast for a minute. Add the chickpeas, mix well and reduce heat to cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Prepare the squash & onion jam:
- Add 1 tbsp oil and some salt and pepper to the squash pieces. Bake for 15-20 minutes in a 450 F pre-heated oven, or till the squash is fully cooked. I like mine with a slightly browned skin so I leave it in there for a few more minutes.
- Remove from the oven, add the curried chickpeas and mash coarsely with a fork. Make sure you leave a few chunks in there for texture.
- Fry the onions in the remaining oil till golden brown. Add the vinegar and maple syrup and let the mixture cook on medium flame till the liquid has all been soaked. Increase the heat slightly and let the onions caramelize. Be patient, this will take at least 20-22 minutes from start to end.
- Once done, add to the prepared squash mixture while still hot. Keep some aside for garnishing.
Put it all together:
- Cut the baguette or bread into 1 inch pieces. Butter slightly and bake at 350 F for a few minutes till the bread is crisp.
- Remove from the oven, put 1/2 tsp of fresh ricotta and top with the squash mixture.
- Garnish with some leftover onion jam, fresh coriander and crushed dried chickpeas- for that slight crunch!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili powder to the chickpeas.
- These toasties are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a toaster oven for best results.
- You can substitute the squash with zucchini if preferred.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toastie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg