Amazing App Alert: Shrimp Won tons

Raise of hands of anyone who has used the ever versatile Nasoya Won ton Wraps? Well, if you haven't, pick them up on your next trip to the grocery store - they are typically found in the produce section. They are great for any course of a meal - and in so many ways.  Today, I'm going to share my favorite - a shrimp won ton appetizer that just hits the spot...

Ingredients:
Nasoya Won ton Wraps
1 pound of raw shrimp, peeled and diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 hot pepper, diced (optional depending on your desire for heat)
1 cup of Veggie Mozzarella Cheese
EVOO
2 Tablespoons of Smart Balance (light or regular)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray (optional)

Directions:

1) Add onions, red pepper, Smart Balance and a few turns of EVOO to a pan over medium-low heat. Cook until the onions and pepper are soft (approximately 10 minutes)

2) Add the diced shrimp to the mixture and cook until they are pink (about 2-3 minutes). 

3) Stir in cheese

4) On a greased cookie sheet (for this I like to use "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray) and start filling the won tons - about a a quarter to half spoon full in each and then fold the won ton over.  After you fill all the wraps (mixture should make between 25-30), spray all the won tons with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and press down on the edges (note: if you don't have the spray, you can use a little water or melt some of the Smart Balance and use a brush).

5) Bake at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes or so, until the won tons are slightly browned and crisp.

6) Serve and enjoy!

Need an app fast? Try these spinach balls

These spinach balls are an easy and quick appetizer for the holiday season.  In fact they’re so simple I keep a few boxes of spinach handy in the case of unexpected company or to use as a side with dinner.  

Ingredients:

2 – 10 ounce boxes of chopped frozen spinach

¾ cup of Veggie Parmesan Cheese Alternative

1 Tablespoon of Dijon mustard

½ Tablespoon of dried mustard

1 cup of breadcrumbs, preferably panko

4 Tablespoons of Smart Balance – light or regular

3 eggs

1)      Defrost spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible

2)      Mix spinach and all ingredients together.  Don’t be shy – using your (freshly washed) hands is the easiest way to do this

3)      Form mixture into golf sized balls – lay out on a baking sheet that has been thoroughly sprayed with non-stick spray.

4)      Bake for approximately 30 minutes until slightly browned, remove and serve with mustard.