Sesame Crisps

From EatingWell: December 1997

These sesame-topped wonton crisps are perfect for Asian-inspired dips and spreads.

About 4 dozen crisps

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate |

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Ingredients

2/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 12-ounce package wonton wrappers

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat several baking sheets with cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and place a bowl of cold water beside stove.
combine sesame seeds and salt in a small bowl.
Drop 6 wonton wrappers into boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to bowl of cold water. Blot wontons on a kitchen towel and arrange on a prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed mixture over each wonton.
Bake wontons until golden and crisp, 8 to 12 minutes, removing any that brown quicker than the others. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, repeat procedure with remaining wontons and sesame seed mixture.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Tip: To toast sesame seeds: Place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Per crisp: 32 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 65 mg sodium; 15 mg potassium.

Exchanges: Free Food

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