Vegetarian Pork Wontons

Discover a delightful twist on a classic Chinese dish with these Vegetarian Pork Wontons, a perfect fusion of traditional flavor and plant-based innovation. Featuring a savory filling of plant-based ground meat substitute, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, and crunchy water chestnuts, these wontons deliver a satisfying texture and umami-packed bite. Infused with aromatic scallions, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic, the filling captures the essence of authentic pork wontons while catering to vegetarian lifestyles. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and boiled to perfection, these dumplings are quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes of prep time. Serve them hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or light meal. Whether you're embracing vegetarian eating or simply exploring global flavors, these plant-based wontons are a must-try addition to your culinary repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz Plant-based ground meat substitute
• 4 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 oz Shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 oz Water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 24 pieces Wonton wrappers
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the plant-based ground meat substitute, scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, and water chestnuts. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture into the center.

Step 4

Using your finger or a small brush, moisten the edges of the wrapper with the cornstarch slurry.

Step 5

Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Make sure there are no air pockets inside.

Step 6

Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and seal them with a dab of the slurry, creating the traditional wonton shape.

Step 7

Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 8

In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Gently drop the wontons into the boiling water in batches, ensuring they don’t overcrowd.

Step 9

Cook the wontons for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the surface and become translucent.

Step 10

Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the wontons and drain them well.

Step 11

Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(723.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1207.7

Total Fat 52.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2696.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 63.3g	0%

Vitamin D 174.6IU	0%
Calcium 189.8mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 1741.1mg	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: 37.0%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 43.1%