Chick’n Apple Walnut Bites

These Vegan Chicken Apple Walnut Bites are the perfect holiday party appetizer. They will totally outshine any non-vegan appetizer. They are packed with flavor and the perfect bite size snacks. You won't be able to get enough!

Chick’n Apple Walnut Bites [Vegan]

Ingredients

For the Crackers:

• 10 vegan egg roll wrappers
• Non-stick spray (olive oil flavor, if available)

For the Chick'n Stir-Fry:

• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup diced granny smith apple, mixed with a little lemon juice to preserve color
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2-3/4 tsp (1/2") ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
• 1 package faux chicken strips, chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds + more for serving
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts, chopped or broken into pieces
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

 

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheets lightly with non-stick spray. Stack 3-4 wrappers at a time and cut into 9 squares. A pizza cutter or long chef's knife make it easier.
2. Place the squares one at a time, 1/2" apart on the baking sheets. Spray lightly with non-stick spray. Bake until golden - the edges will curl slightly. Remove to a cooling rack, tinfoil or extra baking sheet. Cool completely before storing gently in a zipper storage bag.
3. In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and ginger about 1 minute.
4. Add apples and celery. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add vegan chicken, sesame seeds, pepper flakes, soy sauce, and hoisin. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes until heated and combined.
6. Add walnuts and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and sesame oil.
7. Top crackers with spoonfuls of hot chicken mixture. Garnish with sesame seeds.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/chickn-apple-walnut-bites-vegan/