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Healthy Kids Pork Dumplings Recipe

               
Pork Dumplings
Prepare these mouthwatering, healthy pork dumplings for a sumptuous meal for special occasions or a delicious spin on a standard weeknight. Shredded cabbage, sesame oil and crushed red pepper add bold savory flavor to every bite.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 leek, chopped
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup pulled pork loin
4 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
18 small wonton wrappers
2 Tbsp honey
2 scallions, minced
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 250°.

Step 2

In a wok, cook cabbage, leek, black pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil over medium high heat until cabbage is wilted. Transfer mixture to a food processor and add cilantro, pork loin and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Pulse until all ingredients are mixed together completely (coarsely pureed).

Step 3

Spoon mixture into wonton wrappers. Wet fingertips and pinch wontons into pockets. In a steamer, steam the dumplings for about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add a small amount of water and cook dumplings for 1 minute on each side or, until dumplings becomes transparent.)

Step 4

Lightly coat a baking pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired crispness.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, the honey and scallions. Serve dumplings with dipping sauce. Serve the dumplings with the soy sauce mixture.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 252
Make this for: Heart Healthy
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 3 dumplings, 1 Tbsp sauce
Per serving:
calories:252
total fat:8g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:56mg
sodium:570mg
total carb:21g
fibers:1g
proteins:22g

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Healthy Kids Pork Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 6 servings
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 leek, chopped
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup pulled pork loin
4 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
18 small wonton wrappers
2 Tbsp honey
2 scallions, minced
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 250°.

Step 2

In a wok, cook cabbage, leek, black pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil over medium high heat until cabbage is wilted. Transfer mixture to a food processor and add cilantro, pork loin and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce. Pulse until all ingredients are mixed together completely (coarsely pureed).

Step 3

Spoon mixture into wonton wrappers. Wet fingertips and pinch wontons into pockets. In a steamer, steam the dumplings for about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add a small amount of water and cook dumplings for 1 minute on each side or, until dumplings becomes transparent.)

Step 4

Lightly coat a baking pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until desired crispness.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, the honey and scallions. Serve dumplings with dipping sauce. Serve the dumplings with the soy sauce mixture.

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