Low Carb Pork Wontons

Discover a guilt-free twist on a takeout favorite with these Low Carb Pork Wontons, where savory flavors meet wholesome ingenuity. Tender cabbage leaves replace traditional wonton wrappers, creating a naturally low-carb, gluten-free alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Filled with a fragrant blend of ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions, these wontons are gently steamed to perfection in a rich chicken broth, ensuring every bite is moist and flavorful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe combines ease of preparation with a healthy spin on comfort food. Serve them warm with a side of broth for dipping, making these wontons the perfect appetizer or light meal for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 12 large leaves Green cabbage
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Green onions
• 1 Egg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, carefully separate 12 large cabbage leaves and blanch them in the boiling water for 30 seconds until they are just soft enough to bend but still retain their bright green color.

Step 3

Drain the cabbage leaves and set them aside to cool. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture once they are cool enough to handle.

Step 4

Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about a tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly like a burrito, securing the filling inside. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and pork mixture.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat chicken broth over medium heat. Once the broth begins to simmer, add the cabbage-wrapped wontons in a single layer.

Step 6

Cover the skillet and steam the wontons for about 12-15 minutes until the pork filling is cooked through.

Step 7

If using mirin, add it to the broth during the last 2 minutes of cooking for added flavor.

Step 8

Serve the wontons warm, with the broth as a dipping sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	997.4

Total Fat 68.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 400.1mg	0%
Sodium 3109.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 75.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 190.2mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 809.2mg	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: 62.3%

Protein: 30.6%

Carbs: 7.1%