Vegetarian Wonton Taco Cups
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
20 servings
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Calories
71 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Vegetarian Wonton Taco Cups
Description
The recipe involves baking wonton wrappers in a muffin tin until crisp and golden, forming a small taco cup. Filling the cups starts with warm vegetarian refried beans, followed by salsa and grated cheddar. Freshly chopped sweet mini peppers, green onions, jalapeños, and cilantro add bright, crisp notes. Optional toppings range from guacamole to pickled onions, letting cooks tailor flavor and texture. The combination offers a contrast between crispy wonton shells and creamy, spicy, or fresh fillings. This approach enables sharing with guests who can customize each cup to their liking.
Vegetarian, though adaptable with meats, this dish fits well at parties or potlucks where small bites are favored. The preparation includes advance chopping and warming of ingredients, with baking serving as the final crisping step. Serving the toppings separately encourages a DIY style meal.
The recipe notes mention flexibility with ingredients and highlight it can be vegan or include meats as desired. Nutritional information depends on chosen toppings. This versatility supports a variety of dietary preferences or available ingredients.
Ingredients
- 40 wonton wrappers (2 for each crispy wonton cup)
- 1 refried beans vegetarian, canned
- 6 sweet mini peppers
- 2 jalapeños
- 2-3 green onion stalks
- 1/3-1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- sour cream or greek yogurt, to taste
- cilantro fresh, to taste
TASTY TOPPINGS TO TRY - choose your favorites!
- corn salsa
- black beans
- guacamole
- avocado chopped
- chickpea taco seasoned
- red onion minced
- Pickled red onion
- hot sauce
- salsa verde
- olives sliced
- Pico de Gallo
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 365 degrees F.
- Gently place won-ton squares in a standard nonstick muffin tray spritzed with spray oil. For extra crunch you can also lightly spray the won-ton wrappers themselves with a little oil.
- Place tray on the center rack and bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp with golden edges.
- While the wontons bake, chop and prep your veggies. Remove the seeds/stem from the peppers and finely chop. Slice your green onion and grate your cheese. Warm up your refried beans (microwave or stovetop) and grab remaining toppings. I like to set out my toppings in little bowls or on a tray for easy assembly. You can even serve toppings in a muffin tin with spoons and allow friends and family to assemble and customize their own cups!
- Once the wonton cups are ready, add a spoonful or two of warm refried beans into each cup and top with fresh or jarred salsa. Next pile on the toppings and serve. They're great warm and also fabulous once cooled to room temperature so set them out and ENJOY!
Notes
- Measurements given are starting points; customize with preferred toppings for taste and texture.
- Meat alternatives like shredded chicken or ground turkey can replace vegetarian beans for non-vegetarian versions.
- This recipe can be adapted to vegan by omitting cheese or using plant-based cheese substitutes.
- Serve toppings in individual bowls to allow guests to build their own taco cups.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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