Spinach Artichoke Wontons
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Spinach Artichoke Wontons
Description
This recipe blends softened cream cheese with thawed and drained spinach, finely chopped marinated artichoke hearts, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with salt and pepper. The filling is chilled briefly to firm it for easier handling. Small portions are then placed in the center of each wonton wrapper, which is folded into a distinctive package shape using beaten egg as glue.
The wontons are deep-fried in hot oil until evenly golden and crisp on all sides, then drained on paper towels. The cooking method ensures a crunchy exterior that contrasts with the creamy, cheesy vegetable filling inside. A simple garnish of diced seeded tomatoes mixed with chopped parsley and a pinch of salt is spooned over the wontons at serving, adding brightness and freshness.
These wontons make a satisfying finger-food appetizer or snack. The combination of spinach and artichoke is a familiar pairing reimagined inside a fried wrapper, offering a new texture and presentation while maintaining the classic flavors. The recipe recommends serving immediately to preserve the crispness of the wonton shell.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 box spinach thawed and excess water squeezed out, frozen
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts finely chopped, marinated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 egg beaten
- cooking oil for frying
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes seeded
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Still until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and drop 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture into the center. Brush the edges of the wonton with the egg.
- Bring 2 opposite corners together in the middle of the wonton and pinch. Repeat with the other 2 corners and pinch to form a package shape.
- Repeat with the remaining wontons and cream cheese until all are filled.
- Heat 4 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F.
- Fry 5-6 wontons at a time, turning them as needed to make sure they brown evenly. This process should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked wontons on paper towels and repeat the frying process with remaining wontons.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, parsley with a pinch of salt.
- Serve the wontons immediately, with the tomato mixture spooned over the top or served on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2585IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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