Cilantro Pesto Won Ton Bites w/spicy peanut dipping sauce

Name: Cilantro Pesto Won Ton Bites w/spicy peanut dipping sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 lb hot italian sausage (casing removed); 4 clove garlic; 3/4 c cilantro leaves; 1/2 c parmesan cheese (fresh no the canned kind); 1/3 c walnuts; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1 pkg won ton skins (about 40); SPICY PEANUT SAUCE; 1 c creamy peanut butter; 1/4 c soy sauce; 1 tsp crushed garlic; 2 Tbsp honey; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 c lemon juice

Cilantro Pesto Won Ton Bites W/spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

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By Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
@GayleGoff

I have been on a bit of a cilantro kick lately to the chagrin of my close friend and taste tester V. who really doesn't care for cilantro, this is another yummy appetizer I wanted to share.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Ingredients

1/2 lb

hot italian sausage (casing removed)
4 clove

garlic
3/4 c

cilantro leaves
1/2 c

parmesan cheese (fresh no the canned kind)
1/3 c

walnuts
1/4 tsp

ground cumin
1 pkg

won ton skins (about 40)
SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
1 c

creamy peanut butter
1/4 c

soy sauce
1 tsp

crushed garlic
2 Tbsp

honey
1 tsp

cayenne pepper
1/4 c

lemon juice
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How to Make Cilantro Pesto Won Ton Bites w/spicy peanut dipping sauce

Step-by-Step

(Won Ton Bites)

Combine all ingredients (except won ton skins) in a food processor, pulse until well combined and chopped.
place 1 spoonful in the center of a won ton skin
moisten 2 of the edges of the won ton skin with a little water, fold over into a triangle shape crimping the edges
Repeat with remaining filling and skins
Fry in small batches in oil over med-high heat until golden brown (it takes about 1 minute) Drain on paper towels and serve with spicy peanut sauce or any sauce of your choice I LOVE Mae Ploy sauce (its sweet, garlicy and slightly spicy)
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(Spicy Peanut Sauce Instructions)

Whisk all ingredients together until well blended, le sit while you are preparing the Won Tons so the flavors meld well.