Baked Butternut Squash Wontons
These Baked Butternut Squash Wontons are filled with roasted squash and served with a homemade dipping sauce. The most comforting vegan appetizer!
Equipment
Ingredients
FOR THE WONTONS
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed, about 4 cups
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 8 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- salt & pepper
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teasponn chili powder
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan I used Trader Joe's
- 30 wonton wrappers
- oil spray
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3 green onions finely minced
- sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the butternut squash, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to the baking sheet and toss to coat. Add the thyme and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Toss and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Remove the thyme stems and add the veggies to a food processor with the chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder and parmesan. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Place a new piece of parchment paper on the baking sheet.
- Add 1 teaspoon of filling to the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water. Bring each corner of the wrapper to the center and pinch to close. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Spray with oil and place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy.
- Meanwhile, add all of the dipping sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine.
- Serve the wontons with the dipping sauce.
Video
Notes
- TO FREEZE: assemble the wontons and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe container and keep in the freezer. Cook them the same way as above, no need to unthaw them.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g