Mediterranean Lamb Wonton Rolls with Chili Olive Oil
Mediterranean Lamb Wonton Rolls with Chili Olive Oil
Ingredients
- 20 whole wheat wonton wrappers
- 1/2 pound lean ground lamb, or turkey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook the whole wheat wonton wrappers according to the package instructions. This usually involves boiling them briefly until tender. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic clove and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the 1/2 pound of lean ground lamb (or turkey) to the skillet. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until it is fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Season the cooked lamb mixture with salt, black pepper, and the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Lay out the cooked wonton wrappers. Place a small amount (about 1-2 teaspoons) of the lamb mixture onto each wrapper. Roll each wrapper tightly to form a roll. You can moisten the edges with a little water to seal if needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil with the 1 teaspoon of chili flakes for about 1-2 minutes, just until the oil is fragrant and the chili flakes are slightly toasted. Be careful not to burn the chili flakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Arrange the Mediterranean Lamb Wonton Rolls on a serving platter. Drizzle or toss the warmed chili olive oil over the rolls.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Finally, garnish the rolls with the 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mediterranean Lamb Wonton Rolls with Chili Olive Oil
- 20 whole wheat wonton wrappers
- 1/2 pound lean ground lamb, or turkey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook the whole wheat wonton wrappers according to the package instructions. This usually involves boiling them briefly until tender. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic clove and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the 1/2 pound of lean ground lamb (or turkey) to the skillet. Break up the meat with a spoon and cook until it is fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Season the cooked lamb mixture with salt, black pepper, and the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Lay out the cooked wonton wrappers. Place a small amount (about 1-2 teaspoons) of the lamb mixture onto each wrapper. Roll each wrapper tightly to form a roll. You can moisten the edges with a little water to seal if needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil with the 1 teaspoon of chili flakes for about 1-2 minutes, just until the oil is fragrant and the chili flakes are slightly toasted. Be careful not to burn the chili flakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Arrange the Mediterranean Lamb Wonton Rolls on a serving platter. Drizzle or toss the warmed chili olive oil over the rolls.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Finally, garnish the rolls with the 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds before serving.
⏱️ 1 min