Fried Wontons

These Fried Wontons are a deliciously crispy and healthy appetizer, filled with seasoned vegetables and lean protein. Perfect for sharing, they offer a delightful crunch with each bite while keeping calories in check.

Ingredients

• Wonton wrappers - 12 pieces
• Ground chicken or turkey - 100 grams
• Green onion - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 small, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, green onion, grated carrot, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
2. Take a wonton wrapper and place about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the center.
3. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water, fold it over to create a triangle, and press the edges to seal. You can also fold the triangle into a boat shape by bringing the two outer corners together.
4. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
5. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the filled wontons in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from lean meat which helps in muscle repair and growth.
• Contains vegetables that provide vitamins and minerals essential for overall health.

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