Baked Pea Dumplings

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There’s a kinda big game going on tonight and there’s this team, UofM — they’re playing in it.

But this presents a little problem. You see, I attended a different Michigan school.

Some might say my blood runs GREEN.

(Truthfully, I kind of couldn’t care less. BUT I do like cheering for the opposite team as my dad and my in-laws. Keeps things fun and interesting. Because I’m a little stinker smart-alec 90% of the time.)

I figured it was only right that I create a green little appetizer for the game, right? These pea dumplings are fun, playful and taste great. They might even get the pickiest eater in your family to chow down peas.

These pea dumplings would make a great appetizer, or side dish. I even ate some for lunch one day. They taste great hot but are also good at room temp. If you have fresh basil, by all means, leave out the dried basil and throw in the fresh.

Go green! I mean…blue? Hmm…no.

Baked Pea Dumplings

Yield: 18-20 dumplings

Total Time: 30 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

These little pea dumplings are so crispy and flavorful that they might even persuade your kids to eat peas!

Print Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peas, thawed if frozen
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• pepper to taste
• ~18-20 wonton wrappers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a food processor, combine peas, cheese, basil, pepper and blend until combined (looks like coarse sand).
3. Spoon approximately one teaspoon onto the center of a wonton wrapper. Using your fingertip, wet the edges of the wonton wrapper and fold over to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal.
4. Place on a sheet pan and brush with olive oil. Repeat until all the filling is used up.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

adapted from Parenting magazine

All images and text ©Rachel Cooks.

Verdict: Delicious! A great new way to eat peas.
Husband’s take: He liked them, but did pick some of the filling out. Kind of weird for him, I guess.
Changes I would make: None
Difficulty: Easy!

PS: It still would be cool if UofM won. Just don’t tell anyone I said that.