Heart-Healthy Wantan

Elevate your appetizer game with these *Heart-Healthy Wantans*—a nutritious twist on a beloved classic! Crafted with wholesome whole-wheat wantan wrappers and a flavorful filling of lean ground chicken breast, vibrant spinach, and sweet grated carrots, this recipe is packed with goodness. Infused with aromatic ginger, green onions, and a drizzle of sesame oil, these steamed delights are light, satisfying, and lower in sodium, making them perfect for healthier eating. Whether you're looking for a nutritious snack, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or a light lunch, these guilt-free wantans are steamed to perfection over a low-sodium broth, locking in moisture and flavor without the need for frying. Serve them with a simple soy-based sauce, and watch them vanish off the plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 pieces Whole-wheat wantan wrappers
• 200 grams Ground chicken breast (skinless)
• 1 cup Finely chopped spinach
• 0.5 cup Grated carrots
• 1 teaspoon Finely minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onion
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Water (for sealing wantans)
• 2 cups Low-sodium broth (for steaming)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken breast, chopped spinach, grated carrots, minced ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 2

Place one wantan wrapper on a clean surface and add about 1 teaspoon of the filling mixture to the center of the wrapper.

Step 3

Dip your finger in water and run it along the edges of the wrapper to moisten. Fold the wrapper in half diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal tightly. Optional: Bring the two corners of the triangle together and seal with a bit of water to create the classic wantan shape.

Step 4

Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling until all wantans are assembled.

Step 5

Prepare a steamer and bring the low-sodium broth to a gentle simmer. If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a pot with a steaming rack or create a makeshift steamer using a heat-safe plate elevated with a small bowl or chopsticks.

Step 6

Place the wantans in the steamer basket, making sure they are not touching each other to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Cover and steam the wantans over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, or until the filling is fully cooked (the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 74°C or 165°F).

Step 8

Serve the steamed wantans hot with a side of additional low-sodium soy sauce or a light dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1150.3 grams (1150.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1113

Total Fat 18.10g	23%
Saturated Fat 2.00g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 140mg	47%
Sodium 1496mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 159.80g	58%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 8.00g
Protein 83.40g	167%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194mg	15%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1569mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.3%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 56.3%