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CRISPY BAKED WONTONS

These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of warm soup on a chilly day.

—BRIANNA SHADE BEAVERTON, OR



PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. • MAKES: ABOUT 4 DOZEN


1/2 pound ground pork

1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey

1 small onion, chopped

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped

1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup egg substitute

1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers

Cooking spray

Sweet-and-sour sauce, optional

1. In a large skillet, cook the pork, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the water chestnuts, soy sauce, egg substitute and ginger.

2. Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep the remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 2 heaping teaspoons of filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.

3. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; lightly coat wontons with additional cooking spray.

4. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve warm, with sweet-and-sour sauce if desired.

FREEZE OPTION Freeze the cooled baked wontons in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.