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Butternut Squash, Cranberry and Habanero Cheddar WontonsButternut Squash, Cranberry and Habanero Cheddar Wontons

Makes 24

1 small butternut squash
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup grated Cabot Habanero Cheddar
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
24 wonton skins
1 quart vegetable oil for frying


1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Cut squash in half and remove seeds; sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

3. Place cut-side-up in baking dish. Add 2 cups water and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.

4. Scoop about 3/4 cup of flesh into mixing bowl, reserving rest for another use. Stir in cheese and cranberries. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.

5. Arrange wonton skins on work surface. Place about 1/2 tablespoon of filling in center of each. Brush two edges with water, fold in half to make triangle and press to seal.

6. In heavy saucepan or deep fryer, heat oil to 350ºF; fry wontons in batches until golden brown.

7. Remove from oil and transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with Sesame-Cranberry dipping sauce.


Sesame-Cranberry Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

1. Stir together all ingredients.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeffrey Weiss.



Nutrition Analysis
Calories 281 , Total Fat 7g , Saturated Fat 2g , Sodium 531mg , Carbohydrates 45g , Dietary Fiber 2g , Protein 9g , Calcium 111mg

 
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