Southwest Veggie Wonton Cups
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Southwest Veggie Wonton Cups
Description
This recipe involves pressing seasoned wonton wrappers into a greased muffin tin, filling them with a combination of diced bell peppers, yellow corn, black beans, and grated cheese such as mozzarella and cheddar. The seasoned mixture is flavored with paprika and garlic powder. The cups are baked until golden and crisp, and the cheese has melted thoroughly. The chipotle yogurt sauce, made by whisking Greek yogurt with chipotle adobo sauce, white vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, adds a creamy and smoky element when drizzled on top. Fresh cilantro sprinkled over the finished wonton cups provides a bright herbal note.
The contrast of crispy wonton shells with the soft vegetable and cheese filling creates an appealing texture. The smoky chipotle in the sauce complements the subtle sweetness of corn and the savory beans and cheese. Baking the wonton wrappers first before filling and then baking again can produce extra crispness. These cups are versatile and customizable, allowing substitution of cheeses or additional spices.
Southwest Veggie Wonton Cups are suitable for making ahead and freezing when underbaked, then reheated for quick snacks. They provide a flavorful vegetarian option for small bites and pair well with fresh herbal garnishes and creamy sauces.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup corn yellow
- 1/3-1/2 cup black beans
- 2-3 oz cheese grated
- 12 wonton wrappers
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 TBSP cilantro or to taste, fresh
chipotle yogurt sauce:
- 3 TBSP Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp chipotle adobo sauce
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste, a pinch
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prep a muffin tin with mini or standard sized cups by spritzing with oil.
- In a bowl, combine bell pepper, corn, black beans, and cheese. Set aside.
- Next lay out your won-ton wrappers on a cutting board and season each side with paprika and garlic powder.
- Mold each won-ton square to the cups in the muffin tin and fill with your veggies and cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 10-14 minutes or until the won-ton cups are crispy and golden and the cheese has melted.
- For extra crispy cups, bake the won-tons first at 350 for 8-10 minutes, fill shells with veggies and cheese, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- While you wait on the oven, whisk together your sauce and chop your cilantro.
- Garnish each completed veggie cup with a dizzle of sauce and a sprinkle of cilantro. Dig in!
Notes
- Use a cheese blend like mozzarella and cheddar for balanced flavor; Pepper Jack or Gouda can also be good substitutes.
- For a faster sauce, stir chipotle adobo sauce directly into Greek yogurt without blending for easy smoky flavor.
- Under-bake the wonton cups slightly before freezing them on a tray, then store in containers for convenient reheating later.
- Double or triple the chipotle yogurt sauce recipe to have extra for dipping or drizzling on other dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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