Jason Skrobar's Spiced Squash and Herbed Ricotta Cigars with Maple Dijon Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2 cups finely diced butternut squash
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
• 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
• 1⁄2 tsp ground coriander
• 1⁄4 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste