Baked Pea Dumplings
Easy to assemble and so easy to eat, crispy baked pea dumplings are a healthy and delicious appetizer or snack.
There’s a kinda big game going on tonight and there’s this team, U of M — 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 of my dad and in-laws. Keeps things fun and interesting. Because I’m a little stinker smart-aleck 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.
About Baked Pea Dumplings
These dumplings are easy to make. I use pre-made wonton wrappers which are inexpensive and widely available. Look in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, usually in the produce department.
Good-for-you frozen green peas (thawed) make up the filling, along with Parmesan cheese, basil, and black pepper. Use your food processor to pulverize the filling mixture so it resembles coarse crumbs. Green peas have so much sweet goodness. I always have a bag of peas in my freezer. I love creamy pea crostini with pancetta. It’s one of my favorite appetizers.
To assemble the dumplings, simply place a spoonful of filling on one half of the wonton wrapper. Dip your finger in a bowl of water and run it along the edges of the wrapper. Fold it over, making a triangle, and seal the edges,
Place the assembled dumplings on a baking pan. Brush them with olive oil and bake them until they’re brown and crispy. So easy and so good! And because they’re baked and not fried, they are low in calories. A serving of three dumplings is less than 150 calories!
Pea dumplings make a great appetizer or side dish. I like them for lunch — they’re perfect with a bowl of soup. The dumplings taste great hot but are also good at room temp. If you have fresh basil, by all means, use it instead of the dry basil.
I like to serve them with a dipping sauce. Try homemade fry sauce, ranch dressing, or French onion dip.
Go green! I mean…blue? Hmm…no.
Baked Pea Dumplings
These little pea dumplings are so crispy and flavorful that they might even persuade your kids to eat peas!
Ingredients
- 1 cup green 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, combine peas, cheese, basil, pepper and blend until combined (looks like coarse sand).
- 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.
- Place on a sheet pan and brush with olive oil. Repeat until all the filling is used up.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 3 dumplingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 139Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 230mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g
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Husband’s take: He likes them, but did pick some of the filling out. Kind of weird for him, I guess. Or maybe it was team loyalty.
Changes I would make: None.
Difficulty: Easy!
23 Comments on “Baked Pea Dumplings”
Good thing there’s peas in there, now it’s healthy and I can eat the whole darn thing! Great idea!
Yeah I would be eating this whole plate. That’s ok right??? ;)
Hehe, what fun! My school was NOT a sports school, so I missed out on all that. Love the jab at your opposing family members. These look tasty, too!
how creative!!
Those sound so neat!
Such a great idea for the game… and for spring! I love peas!
Even though I’m not a big pea lover, I love when they’re cooked into dishes. These dumplings are so creative and look delicious, Rachel! They’d make a great party appetizer at my girls’ nights!
Did you go to Michigan State?!?!?!?! My entire family went there! I was born in MI.
PS: I love peas! And I don’t eat enough of them. :) I would gladly make these for Kevin and I.
We try to always support the in-state schools if we aren’t playing, however there is one school that we just DO NOT ever cheer for in this house (FSU, lol). Just can’t do it :)
Love these girl!! Like seriously love these!!
I sooooo wish the Spartans were playing for the championship instead of UofM. Those pesky wolverines need to go away:) Although, I would not wish for these dumplings to ever go away. Holy yum!
These look great! I love peas. Such an under-rated food!
peas!! in dumplings? I love you.
;) Love you too!
Love the new email format!! (The only thing I miss is having the entire recipe in my inbox)
Yum I love peas! Another great way to eat them. ; )
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Mmmm, these scream spring to me! Fantastic idea!
I love peas and I wouldn’t feel a twinge of guilt eating an entire tray of these! The only thing is that I always have a hard time finding wonton wrappers… where do you go to find them? Ps: GO BLUE!
Found mine at Kroger in the organic/natural food section. Took me forever and had to ask two people!
And go blue…I guess… ;)
I love this! I could probably eat a whole plate by myself!
I love that you filled these with peas! Such a cute (green!) app!
What a great appetizer! Love the idea of that pea and parmesan filling.