I have a fantastic vegetarian appetizer recipe for you! It is a healthier wonton that includes pumpkin seeds and chia seeds. My recipe for Jalapeño Pumpkin Chia Seed Wontons will wow you! I love this recipe because it contains healthy pumpkin seeds and chia seeds. It delivers a delightful combination of spice, creaminess, and nutty flavor. This recipe is one of my favorite recipe creations:)
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This meatless appetizer recipe will wow all your guests! Bring it to a potluck party and everyone will beg you for the recipe. They are so delicious and I love how compact and easy it is to pop these little pouches into your mouth. I enjoy these little wontons leftover the next day either cold or warmed up as well.
This is a fave of mine!
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What You Will Need for Jalapeno Pumpkin Chia Seed Wontons:
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a popular healthy ingredient right now in recipes popping up all over the internet. They deserve the popularity because they contain omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (great for vegetarians!), calcium, and soluble dietary fiber. According to the package of Chia seeds I have in my pantry, they are an Aztec superfood with a form of protein that is easily digestible. Many people add them to smoothies, salads, pudding, oatmeal, and muffins or bread recipes.
Nutiva Organic, non-GMO, Raw, Premium Black Chia Seeds, 32 Ounce
Pumpkin Seeds
I’ve always loved roasting pumpkin seeds after we carve pumpkins for Halloween each fall, a family favorite at my house! My family of five gobbles them all up within about 1-2 days. Pumpkin seeds are so delicious and roasting them is so much fun!
I love how they are available for purchase in the stores all year round too. We enjoy them as a snack to munch on. I use Good Sense® brand honey roasted pumpkin seeds for this recipe (or roasted and salted). They are a good source of protein and iron. A great snack or addition to a meal for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Good Sense Roasted and Salted Pumpkin Seeds, Shelled, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
The Ingredients
The 7 ingredients needed to make Jalapeño Pumpkin & Chia Seed Wontons include the following items.
- 8 oz block of cream cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, honey roasted
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 3 1/2 dozen wonton wraps
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon water
The Kitchen Tools Needed
The kitchen tools needed to make these wontons include the following items.
- cookie sheet
- 2 kitchen brushes (one for oil and one for water)
- cheese grater
- kitchen mallet
- sealable baggie
This recipe takes some time to prepare, but it’s so worth it! I just LOVE these tasty little finger food appetizers! These little wontons are like perfect little packages or envelopes filled with flavor:)
This is the kind of mixer I have and I love it!!
I hope you enjoy this tasty finger food recipe!
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Jalapeno Pumpkin & Chia Seed Wontons
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds Honey roasted, crushed
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 42 wonton wraps I use the 12 oz package
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 2 jalapenos fresh, grated
Instructions
- Grate fresh jalapenos using a cheese grater. This will make about 1/4 cup shredded jalapenos. Either keep the seeds or scoop them out depending on desired spiciness. Add jalapenos to cream cheese block in a bowl.
- Measure out 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds.
- Place pumpkin seeds in a small sealed bag. Zip to seal. Grab a kitchen mallet and pulverize pumpkin seeds to completely crush them.
- Add crushed pumpkin seeds and 1 tablespoon chia seeds to cream cheese and grated jalapenos.
- Stir and mash to mix together thoroughly.
- Add a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture to the center of each wonton wrap (I made about 5-6 wontons at a time). Brush all edges of wonton wrap with water and fold in half to make a triangle shape, press along edges to seal.
- Brush both sides of wonton wrap with olive oil. Brush one side, flip over and brush the other side.
- Fold in all three points of the triangle to make a pouch.
- Cook on ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 11-12 minutes until edges of wonton wrap are browned.
- Serve Jalapeno Pumpkin and Chia Seed Wontons by placing them on a platter or plate. I love the sparkly charger plate for serving because it adds pizzazz and shine.
Notes
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