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Spiced Rice Wontons [Vegan]

5 from 1 vote
These spiced rice wontons are a breeze to make and will be a hit with even the pickiest of crowds!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 wontons
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex, Vegan
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Spiced Rice Wontons:
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 cups brown rice cooked
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 24 raw wonton wraps
Cilantro Cream Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/2 small avocado
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cup boiling water

Method
 

Wontons:
  1. Place wonton wraps into muffin tin to be ready for filling.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until shimmering.
  4. Once hot, add jalapeno (1), celery (1), onion (1/2 c), and bell pepper (1/2 c).
  5. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until vegetables are slightly soft, then add garlic (4 cloves) and cook for additional 5-7 minutes, until onions are translucent and slightly browned.
  6. Add brown rice (2c), remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder (1/4tsp), onion powder (1/4tsp), red pepper flakes (1/4tsp), and sea salt (1/2 tsp). Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously, until rice is heated through and slightly browned.
  7. Remove from heat and add cilantro (1c), lime juice (1/2lime), and grape tomatoes (1/2c).
  8. Put 1 heaping Tablespoon of spiced rice into each previously-prepared wonton.
  9. Cook for 10-12 minutes in oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until edges of wontons are light brown.
  10. Serve immediately with avocado, cilantro cream sauce, extra cilantro, and/or salsa.
Cilantro Cream Sauce:
  1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high until creamy.