We’ve got a winner dinner here my friends. Hubby says it should be a feature on the Bean- that means he likes it 🙂
As I mentioned earlier this week, I picked up some wontons last week and have been dreaming up some Mexican wontons for a while now. I had a basic idea going into it, but this was one of those dinners that just kinda all fell into place while I was working on it.
Spice Dusted Mexican Wontons
Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 10-12
Keywords: bake saute appetizer entree healthy vegetarian avocado black beans rice tomato
Ingredients (16 wontons)
- 1/2 c red bell pepper, minced
- 1/4 c red onion, minced
- 1/4 c mushroom, minced
- 1 1/2 c black beans, divided
- 1/4 c corn
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, minced
- 1/4 c reduced fat Mexican cheese
- 16 wonton wrappers
- paprika, cumin & cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 package 90-sec brown rice
- 1/2 an avocado
- 1 medium tomato
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the first seven ingredients (only use 1/2 c of black beans).
2. Lay out several wonton wrappers on your work surface. Place a small amount of filling in the middle of each wonton.
3. Dip your finger in water and wet two consecutive edges of each wonton. Fold each wonton into a triangle, bringing the dry edge over to meet the wet edge and press firmly to seal.
4. Place a cooling rack inside a jelly roll pan and place wontons on top of the cooling rack.
5. Mist with olive oil and then sprinkle with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper in your desired amount.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until the wontons are golden brown.
7. While the wontons are baking, cook the 90-sec rice and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the remaining cup of black beans and any remaining filling that wouldn’t fit in the wontons.
8. Place a serving of rice on the plate, arrange wontons on the bed of rice and top with diced avocado and tomatoes.
*Notes:
-You could easily include meat in the filling if you wanted. I used one leftover Morningstar vegetarian breakfast patty that we had sitting in the fridge.
-Additional topping choices include salsa, jalapenos, olives or an additional sprinkle of cheese.
A light dusting of spices gives wonderful flavor that doesn’t get lost in the filling.
I like to call this party rice. For no good reason other than with all the colors it looks like a party on your plate 🙂
Keeping the tomatoes on top, instead of in the filling, helps keep the wontons from getting soggy but still adds some moisture to the dish.
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Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Make sure you read my blog today girlie … I may have tagged ya on something. 😉
Kayla @ SproutyBuns says
These look amazing!! I’ve been wanting to experiment with wonton wrappers but am always intimated by them 🙂 These look doable though, thanks!
Lindsay says
girl, they are super easy!!! just work fast so they don’t get dried out and crack!
Pure2raw Twins says
Looks delicious. I must admit I do not think I have ever had a mexican wonton before, I am a fan of Mexican food… but have not tried many Mexican foods 😉
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Oh YUM…if I hadn’t overdosed a bit on Mexican last night, they’d look even better. 🙂
[Smart about the tomatoes on top instead of inside…that’s totally something I wouldn’t think about and then regret later…]
Lindsay says
that’s what i’m here for 🙂
Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFiles says
Yum! I’m in (sans cheese)!
Maren says
I love when two different ethnicities come together in the same bite. Mexican Wontons are an awesome idea.
Lindsay says
thank you!!!
Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde says
You are going wonton crazy and i love it 🙂 🙂 🙂
Love colourful rice!
Lindsay says
haha thanks 🙂 the rice was a spur of the moment decision that turned out really well 🙂
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
Those look fun and pretty!
LauraJayne says
These look pretty delicious! I’ve been craving Mexican food lately, but I haven’t had the time to figure out GF versions of what I used to eat!
Lindsay says
i think the wontons i used were gluten free!
Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says
I thought the frozen banana treats were my favorite post of yours, but these look like they could take that spot. Yum!
Lindsay says
haha maybe they can share 🙂
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
oh yum! i love the relish on top 🙂
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
I love this idea!
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
These look amazing. I started making pizza wontons lately so I have lots of wonton wrappers looking for some new fillings.
Lindsay says
thanks!! Pizza wontons sound amazing as well!
Jen says
Hey there! Found your blog through Brittany’s Sweet, Sassy and oh so Classy. I live in Columbus as well. This looks so delish and I totally need to find those GF wontons. Where did you find them?
Lindsay says
Hey! Thanks for visiting. Love finding fellow Columbus bloggers! I got the wonton wrappers at Meijer!