Lazy Pork Wontons
Half the battle of making wontons is figuring out how to wrap them. These lazy pork wontons solve that problem. This recipe serves one, so feel free to double or triple the recipe. Each serving is only 4 Weight Watchers points and a whopping 30 grams of protein.
Ingredients Needed
- ground pork – be sure to find pork that is 90/10 or higher to be considered zero Weight Watchers points
- veggies – we used cabbage and mushrooms
- aromatics – we used garlic and ginger
- wonton wrappers – these can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores
These pork wontons work so well on a busy weeknight because they give you all the flavor and comfort of traditional dumplings without the time-consuming folding and sealing. Instead of assembling each wonton individually, you simply mix the filling, form meatballs, and let the skillet do the work. The combination of pan heat and a quick steam cooks the pork through in under 10 minutes while softening the wrapper perfectly. With minimal prep, one pan, and simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, this recipe delivers takeout vibes with weeknight efficiency.
Lazy Pork Wontons
These lazy pork wontons are a quick and easy dinner made with seasoned ground pork and simple wrappers, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 wonton wrappers
- 4 ounces lean ground pork
- 1/4 cup cabbage, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon water
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
Make the filling.
In a medium bowl, combine the lean ground pork, chopped cabbage, chopped mushrooms, fresh ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, mirin, 1 tablespoon water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Form the meatballs.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and gently roll into meatballs.
Prep the skillet.
Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with avocado oil spray and heat over medium.
Cook and steam.
Place the meatballs into the skillet, spacing them apart. Lay one wonton wrapper over each meatball and gently press the wrapper slightly into the pork so it adheres.
Add just enough water to lightly coat the bottom of the pan (about 2–4 tablespoons). Immediately cover with a lid to create steam.
Finish cooking.
Cook for 7–10 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. The wonton wrappers will soften and steam while the bottoms lightly brown.
Serve.
Remove from the skillet and serve warm with optional chili oil for a little heat.
Notes
If you are on the Weight Watchers program, this whole plate is 4 WW points. If you count calories or macros: 289 calories, 5 fat, 32 carbs, 1 fiber and 30 grams protein.
Recipe Tip:
Don’t worry if the pork doesn’t fully “stick” to the wonton wrapper while cooking. Mine didn’t stay perfectly tucked inside either, and it honestly didn’t matter one bit. Using chopsticks, you can easily grab both the pork and the wrapper together for the perfect bite every time. In fact, the little bit of separation allowed some of the mirin in the filling to caramelize in the pan, creating crispy, golden edges on the wonton that we absolutely loved. Those slightly crunchy bits were the best surprise. 10 out of 10 would absolutely make this again.
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Looking for more Weight Watchers inspiration? If you want to try your hand at wrapping wontons, check out our pork and mushroom wontons recipe here.
