Vegetarian Pork Wontons
Discover the irresistible flavors of Vegetarian Pork Wontons—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Crafted with a savory filling of plant-based ground meat substitute, finely chopped scallions, earthy shiitake mushrooms, crunchy water chestnuts, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this recipe delivers all the rich and satisfying taste of traditional pork wontons without the meat. Wrapped in delicate wonton wrappers and boiled to perfection, these dumplings are light yet packed with umami goodness. The cornstarch slurry ensures perfectly sealed wontons that hold their shape and flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, these vegetarian wontons are ideal as an appetizer or a light meal, especially when paired with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply craving deliciously wholesome comfort food, these wontons are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Set aside.
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture into the center.
Using your finger or a small brush, moisten the edges of the wrapper with the cornstarch slurry.
Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Make sure there are no air pockets inside.
Bring the two bottom corners of the triangle together and seal them with a dab of the slurry, creating the traditional wonton shape.
Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
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.
Cook the wontons for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the surface and become translucent.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the wontons and drain them well.
Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 668 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
