Spiced Rice Wontons [Vegan]
These spiced rice wontons are a breeze to make and will be a hit with even the pickiest of crowds!
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
Instructions
Wontons:
- Place wonton wraps into muffin tin to be ready for filling.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until shimmering.
- Once hot, add jalapeno (1), celery (1), onion (1/2 c), and bell pepper (1/2 c).
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and add cilantro (1c), lime juice (1/2lime), and grape tomatoes (1/2c).
- Put 1 heaping Tablespoon of spiced rice into each previously-prepared wonton.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes in oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, until edges of wontons are light brown.
- Serve immediately with avocado, cilantro cream sauce, extra cilantro, and/or salsa.
Cilantro Cream Sauce:
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high until creamy.