BLACK BEAN AND CORN WONTONS WITH 3 CHEESE SWEET PEPPER SAUCE

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Something a bit different. For healthier version use no-salt-added black beans, no-salt-added salsa, nonfat cottage cheese, light beer, and fat-free mozzarella.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canned black beans, drained
2 tablespoons salsa
1/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
2 1/2 tablespoons green onions, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
20 fresh or frozen wonton skins, thawed if frozen
3 1/2 ounces jars diced sweet red peppers, drained
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons beer
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
3 quarts water
vegetable oil cooking spray
fresh cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Mash together beans and salsa; stir in corn, onions and cumin.
  • Place bean mixture evenly in centers of 10 wonton skins.
  • Brush edges of wontons with water, top with remaining skins, and seal by press edges firmly together, pushing out air.
  • Trim edges with a fluted pastry wheel, and cover with a damp towel until ready to cook.
  • Combine red pepper, cottage cheese, beer, and garlic in an electric blender, cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
  • Transfer pepper mixture to a saucepan, and add the mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cook until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven.
  • Add wontons, and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 4-5 minutes or until wontons are tender.
  • Remove wontons with a slotted spoon and drain well.
  • Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, and place wontons on it.
  • Broil 5 1/2" from heat with door partially open for 3-4 minutes or until lighlty browned.
  • Divide wontons and cheese mixture between two plates, and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.1, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 1113.8, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 23.9

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