Heart-Healthy Classic Pork Potstickers

Delight your taste buds with these Heart-Healthy Classic Pork Potstickers—an irresistible fusion of flavor and nutrition! Crafted with lean ground pork, vibrant napa cabbage, and savory aromatics like fresh ginger and garlic, this recipe delivers all the satisfaction of traditional dumplings with a lighter twist. The use of low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar ensures a balance of bold umami and heart-conscious ingredients, while gently steaming and pan-searing the wonton wrappers creates a perfect golden crust with a tender bite. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals, these potstickers come together in under an hour and are best paired with your favorite dipping sauce for a restaurant-quality dish at home. Whether you're craving comfort food or looking to impress with a healthy appetizer, these potstickers strike the perfect balance between wholesome and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lean ground pork
• 1 cup napa cabbage
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 24 sheets wonton wrappers
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the napa cabbage and place it in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over it, let it sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 2

Mince the green onions, ginger, and garlic, and add them to the bowl with cabbage.

Step 3

Add the lean ground pork, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and cornstarch to the bowl. Mix everything until well combined.

Step 4

Lay out the wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place about 1 teaspoon of the pork filling in the center of each wrapper.

Step 5

Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal. Make pleats along the sealed edge to secure the filling inside.

Step 6

Heat the canola oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange potstickers in a single layer in the skillet, flat-side down, and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Carefully pour in the water, cover the skillet with a lid, and reduce heat to medium. Steam the potstickers until the wrappers become translucent and the filling is cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the lid and increase the heat to evaporate any remaining water, about 1-2 minutes longer.

Step 9

Transfer the potstickers to a serving plate. Serve warm with additional low-sodium soy sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(719.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1293.5

Total Fat 69.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 181.4mg	0%
Sodium 1393.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 69.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.6mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1291.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 30.5%