Virtual Vegan Potluck – All Hail Kale – All Hail Kale

November 1, 2012 by 40 Fit In The Mitt

All Hail Kale. All Hail Kale.

Today I am featuring a Kale and Tofu Wonton. I made these Vegan Style. So glad you joined me today, because it is Virtual Vegan Potluck Day. This is the Second Virtual Vegan Potluck and I was lucky enough to participate once again. Check out my 1st. Virtual Vegan Potluck Post. While I am not Vegan, my friend Annie over at An Unrefined Vegan who organizes the Potluck allows non-vegan bloggers to join in on the fun as long as they respect the Vegan lifestyle and post a recipe that follows the Vegan guidelines. So my contribution to the Potluck is an appetizer to stimulate your appetite.

Please enjoy a hearty bite of Kale and Tofu Wonton.

Here’s the recipe for the Kale and Tofu Wontons, just in case you want to make these little appetizers for your next Potluck.

Kale and Tofu Wonton 2 Ways:

Ingredients:

1 Bunch of Kale Torn from the Stem
1 Block of Tofu
1/3 Cup of Nutritional Yeast
1 Clove Garlic
Wonton Wrappers (See recipe below to make your own Vegan Wontons)
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Cooking Spray
Vegetable Marinara Sauce for Dipping

Directions:

In a large pot of salted water boil the kale until tender, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer the kale to a colander. When cool squeeze out excess water and finely chop. In a medium bowl, mash together the kale, the tofu block, the nutritional yeast, and the garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble ravioli, by arranging wonton wrappers on a sprayed cookie sheet. Fill each wrapper with about 1 tsp of mix.
Wet fingers and run along two sides of the wrapper. Fold over and seal. Spray completed ravioli with cooking spray and Bake on 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

(or)

Take a mini muffin tin, spray with cooking spray and then line the tin with a wonton wrapper
fill with about 1 tsp of mix
Lightly spray cooking spray on filled wontons and bake on 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with a side of vegetable marinara sauce.
Makes about 18-24 wontons depending on how thin you roll out the dough.

Here’s the recipe to make your own Vegan Wontons.

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water cornstarch, as needed

Directions:

Sift together flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly stir in warm water, dough will be very stiff
Knead dough on floured surface until smooth, about 15 minutes. Cover with towel and let stand for 20 minutes
Roll about 1/2 the dough out, as thin as you can
then Repeat for other 1/2 dough

* This was a bit harder than I expected. Rolling out the dough was hard work and I tried to go as thin as possible. For the sake of getting a good picture I do have to admit that I used the best wontons for the above photos. I had quite a few funky shaped ones that tasted good, but were a bit embarrassing in thickness and shape.

Okay, back to the Pot Luck. Here’s how the Potluck works. You need to start at the beginning and work your way through the meal. I will have instructions and a link down below that will guide you through the Potluck, but since your here I thought maybe you could check out the blogger that precedes me and that follows me in the Potluck.

So the blogger that precedes me is The Little Green House from Australia. Just click on the Go Back Link Button Below, but Please come back so you can go forward…

Thanks for coming back. Now the blogger that follows me is The Vegan Kat from the USA. Just click on the Go Forward link button below, and again Please come back to enjoy the rest of my post!

Okay now I can complete my post with you and then get you on your way through the rest of the Pot Luck. The Potluck is HUGE this second time around. This Potluck is eight courses with over 103 Bloggers participating. So there is so much fun to be had, and some serious foods that need some attention. I am on the lookout for some great Vegan Dinner ideas.

Now I want to share my love of Kale with you. I really do Love Kale. I picked up this necklace at Vegan Cuts and I wear almost everyday. Can you believe that there are people out there in this great big world that have NEVER tried Kale? I know it’s ridiculous. Kale Rules!

So I had to post this picture, I know it’s cheesy, but little things like this amuse me. I Felt like I was just Nominated for Kale Queen, and how could I not share that with you?

I had a bunch of kale left over after making the wontons so I made some tasty little Kale chips as a snack.

Kale Chips Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to about 375*
Tear the leaves off the thick stems into bite size pieces. Spread out on cookie sheets.
Drizzle with about 2 tsp of olive oil
Sprinkle with seasonings of choice. Plus a sprinkle of salt. I used nutritional yeast and garlic powder
Bake for about 15 minutes, until edges are brown and kale is crispy

Again, Kale Rules!

The Virtual Vegan Potluck is a favorite day of mine, I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and took away some amazing recipes and maybe a few new blogs to follow, and I’d like to extend a special thanks to all the Vegan’s out there, I really appreciate your lifestyle and life choices and I strive everyday to make ethical choices and to guide myself down the path to a plant-based lifestyle. I also hope you got a good chuckle out of my Kale Queen picture.

So as promised here is the Link to the Start of the Potluck. Our host is Vegan Bloggers Unite. Please enjoy, and…

Well I’m off to enjoy some Potluck dishes, I might jump forward to the desserts, I have a sweet tooth, and I am craving sweets.

Check Ya Later.

I’d like to encourage you to comment on the bloggers that participated in the Potluck, we all would really appreciate your comments. Thanks Foodie Friends.

Potluck Question of the Day: What is your favorite dish to EAT at a Potluck? -or- What is your favorite dish to BRING to a Potluck? -or- What did you think of MY Kale and Tofu Wontons?

Kale Queen…I like it. I like it alot! Stay Healthy Potluckers.

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83 Responses

on November 1, 2012 at 12:15 AM | Reply An Unrefined Vegan

What a great idea, Dena!! I often have to forgo wontons – nice to see them here. And you look simply lovely with that kale bouquet !
- on November 1, 2012 at 12:15 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Ah thanks! I pushing had for Kale Queen!
on November 1, 2012 at 12:47 AM | Reply Starr

Great appetizer! Kale has become my favorite green veggie, and I’m always looking for new ways to use it. Thanks for sharing
- on November 1, 2012 at 12:57 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  So glad you liked it! Appreciate the support. Kale Rules.
on November 1, 2012 at 2:18 AM | Reply jess

I share your love for kale and love the necklace! thanks for sharing the vegan wonton wrapper recipe, I was looking for one and will have to try it out!
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:48 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you, I do Love that necklace so much, Kale makes it easy to love! Thanks for stopping by.
on November 1, 2012 at 3:27 AM | Reply alexanderwillowharvey

tasty! Who doesnt love kale??
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:47 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Right! I know it makes me sad for them…Thanks for stopping by..
on November 1, 2012 at 4:54 AM | Reply veghotpot

I’ve never cooked wontons before but I love love love kale and these look amazing. I’d be tempted to use filo and just make a giant kale and tofu pastie (because Im greedy like that) hehe thanks for sharing this x
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:45 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Oh that’s a great idea..I need to try that ASAP! Thanks
on November 1, 2012 at 5:06 AM | Reply trueindigo

Hale! What wonderful won tons; making vegan ones is the way to go – good on you!
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:44 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  So yummy, thanks for stopping by.
on November 1, 2012 at 5:11 AM | Reply Cauldrons and Cupcakes

I so heart that necklace! And I love Kale. Insanely so. Shame my cows do too – they keep sneaking under the electric fence and into my vegetable garden so they can gobble it down fast before I chase them!

I think we should definitely crown you Kale Queen. Thanks for the great recipes.
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  My dogs love Kale also. Thanks for the love:)
on November 1, 2012 at 10:26 AM | Reply Barb@ThatWasVegan

I have some vegan wonton wrappers in my freezer just waiting to be used… how did you know?
- on November 1, 2012 at 10:34 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Oh Barb…I have mad Kale Powers! I loved the flavor Kale gave the Tofu. I hope you enjoy:-)
on November 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM | Reply Food Stories

Just making my way through the VVP & wanted to say hey
- on November 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Hello, thanks for stopping!
on November 1, 2012 at 11:05 AM | Reply tearoomdelights

I cooked kale for the first time just recently and thought it was great, I’ll certainly be trying it again. I love the look of your wontons, they sound fabulous.
- on November 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you! So glad you stopped by
on November 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM | Reply Becky

Those wontons look great! Any recipe that calls for that much nooch is a winner in my book!
- on November 1, 2012 at 12:24 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-You, they are fun to make, thanks for stopping by.
on November 1, 2012 at 12:46 PM | Reply Tiffany

Great idea for the potluck! I love Kale too, especially kale chips!
- on November 1, 2012 at 12:47 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks Tiffany, VVP is so much fun
on November 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM | Reply A Tablespoon of Liz

I love kale as well! I don’t think I even knew what kale was a few years ago, but I’m so glad I tried it, because I don’t know what I’d do without it. This recipe looks amazing!
- on November 1, 2012 at 1:02 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you..I feel the same way about Kale, I use it in so many dishes! Thanks for the comment:-)
on November 1, 2012 at 1:02 PM | Reply Virtual Vegan Potluck! Curry Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu « The Vegan Kat

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on November 1, 2012 at 1:16 PM | Reply Sophie33

What great vegan wontons & the filling is so tasty too! I loved entering in the VVp too. I am also a non-vegan foodie but do eat vegan a lot. I loved participating in here! Nice to meet you too! Greets from Belgium!
- on November 1, 2012 at 1:32 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Hello Sophie…Happy VVP Day! I try to eat vegan as often as I can, so nice to meet you all the way from Belgium.
on November 1, 2012 at 1:19 PM | Reply Shira

These are just gorgeous! Similar to something I’ve worked on recently too – I adore kale too Happy VVP!
- on November 1, 2012 at 1:31 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks…I love them and they do freeze well, that’s always a bonus:-)
on November 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM | Reply The Soulicious Life

I love the option to use the mini muffin pan. Can’t wait to try these!
- on November 1, 2012 at 2:51 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Me too, it makes it much easier to just fill up the wonton , bake and devour! Happy VVP Day
  - on November 1, 2012 at 3:00 PM The Soulicious Life
    
    Thanks; you too! Having so much fun going through all the recipes!
on November 1, 2012 at 2:48 PM | Reply NeoLoveSoulChild

I love kale too, but I have an affinity to flat leaf kale!!!
- on November 1, 2012 at 2:53 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Yeah the flat leaf kale has a nice mellow bite, perfect for a raw salad! Thanks for stopping by.
on November 1, 2012 at 2:48 PM | Reply thecrueltyfreereview

Those are so cute, and they really look like something you’d get in a restaurant. Love the combo of kale and tofu!
- on November 1, 2012 at 2:53 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Oh why thank-you very much, I appreciate your very kind comment. Happy VVP Day
on November 1, 2012 at 2:55 PM | Reply Galen

Gorgeous wontons! I love them and have never made any at home. Great idea.
- on November 1, 2012 at 3:05 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks! Hope you having fun going through the Potluck
on November 1, 2012 at 3:15 PM | Reply Katie (A Fork in Hand)

What perfect little appetizers! I just love how versatile kale is. Salads, soups, casseroles, smoothies…you name it, kale should be in it!
- on November 1, 2012 at 5:49 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  I agree. Kale is King! Happy VVP Day.
on November 1, 2012 at 5:22 PM | Reply Brittany

I LOVE that necklace!! SO CUTE. ANDD these little bites of goodness are adorable and look DELICIOUS!
- on November 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you Brittany, I love that necklace, and crave those wontons, thanks for stopping by.
on November 1, 2012 at 5:59 PM | Reply Kelli

Those look great – I love wontons and dumplings!
- on November 1, 2012 at 6:02 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you Kelli, I like to keep them on hand for a quick healthy snack. Happy VVP Day
on November 1, 2012 at 6:08 PM | Reply Somer

Love the non-vegans making amazing vegan food at the potluck. Those little wontons look fantastic. p.s. I have a go veg chicken necklace from Vegan Cuts! Love them!
- on November 1, 2012 at 7:01 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Vegan Cuts has great stuff! Thanks for the lovely comment!
on November 1, 2012 at 7:49 PM | Reply gigiveganville

With a dish like that, You totally earned the kale queen tiara!
I am so happy to find a vegan won ton wrapper recipe. Thanx!
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:09 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks so much!
on November 1, 2012 at 7:52 PM | Reply Vanessa

I love kale and this is a creative use of it! I haven’t tried making wontons yet but I will need to look into this!
- on November 1, 2012 at 8:06 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Oh I hope you do, they are tasty and healthy
on November 1, 2012 at 9:01 PM | Reply Joyness Sparkles

Yum! That sounds amazing, thank you for posting this!
- on November 1, 2012 at 11:18 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  It was a great day for VVP! I
on November 1, 2012 at 10:40 PM | Reply snacksnarkbark

Wow, those wontons look restaurant league–nicely done!
- on November 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks! I love them and they are so easy to make.
on November 2, 2012 at 2:14 AM | Reply Richgail Enriquez

All hail Kale, yes indeed! I’m just discovering the wonders of it. And your recipe is definitely helping with my Kale research
- on November 2, 2012 at 10:26 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Awesome! So glad you like Kale, it’s a Super Food! Thanks for the comment and stopping by
on November 2, 2012 at 4:13 AM | Reply bar

Yay! The sought after vegan wanton wrapper. This is exactly what I needed yesterday! Can’t wait to try it .
- on November 2, 2012 at 10:25 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  I love wontons, they were a real bugger to roll out, but totally worth it. Thanks for stopping by.
on November 2, 2012 at 4:38 AM | Reply annesturetucker

Yum – it all looks SO good! Delicious
Thank you!
- on November 2, 2012 at 10:21 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks for stopping by
on November 2, 2012 at 7:52 AM | Reply Cadry's Kitchen

I love that kale necklace! I’ve had my eye on it for a while too. What a find to see your vegan wonton recipe! Even though you said it can be tricky to work with, I’ve got to try it out! I know there are vegan wonton wrappers out there somewhere (because I’ve seen people use them in vegan recipes), but I’ve been looking in stores for years with no luck. They always have chickens’ eggs in them.
- on November 2, 2012 at 10:20 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  I looked everywhere for the Vegan Wonton Wrappers and hoped I’d find them, but no luck. I’m glad now that I could not find them, because it was a fun experience making them. Thanks for stopping by.
on November 2, 2012 at 11:29 AM | Reply infinebalance

Thanks for posting this! Great app idea. I’m not vegan either, but I try to eat that way most of the time. I find I always end up with cheese based apps. It’s so hard to find fun apps that are dairy and egg free – that everyone will like. I’m definitely going to give these a try.
- on November 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks for commenting! This was my first time making dough egg free. it was harder to roll out, but I really wanted to do 100% Vegan for the Potluck, so glad you enjoyed it.
on November 2, 2012 at 2:18 PM | Reply Susmitha - Veganosaurus

With those two delicious recipes, you really are the Kale Queen!

I’m one of those unlucky people who haven’t tasted Kale yet. We don’t get it easily in India but the next time I’m in the US, I’ll pick up Kale on my very first trip to whole foods.

Thanks for taking part in the VVP and making a vegan dish. It’s always nice to see vegan recipes by pre-vegans.
- on November 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks So much for your lovely comment, and I am so sorry you have never tried Kale. I can see how difficult it could be for other countries to get certain veggies. I am so happy you commented all the way from India, you really made my day. One day I hope to Proudly say I am full Vegan! Have a great day
on November 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM | Reply Susmitha - Veganosaurus

Oh and a little tip to make vegan dough that’s easily rollable is to mix some fine semolina and flax seed powder in. Works wonders!
- on November 2, 2012 at 2:38 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thanks so much, I figured there had to be an easier way to do make it. I am defiantly going to make these again and will try your tips! Appreciate your help:-)
on November 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM | Reply Matt @ The Athlete's Plate

I’m not vegan but I love the idea of these!
- on November 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Not being Vegan myself, I do like to challenge myself to eat plant based as often as possible.
on November 4, 2012 at 12:02 AM | Reply Julie

LOVE me some kale! These are super cute….can’t wait to try them out!
- on November 4, 2012 at 11:16 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  They are Yummy Julie. Thanks
on November 4, 2012 at 3:59 AM | Reply manningtreearchive

We have a different kind known as “Samousas” made with vegetable or meat – a kind of puffs – which looks similar to Vegan Wontons. Interesting post. Thanks.
- on November 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Oh, those sound really good, I think I’d like those in a Puff. Thanks for Stopping by.
on November 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM | Reply Veggie V! @ Veggie V's Vegan Adventure

I want some of these. Right now! LOL
- on November 4, 2012 at 9:29 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Perfect! I have a few left! Let’s eat..
on November 5, 2012 at 2:28 AM | Reply * Vegan Sparkles *

haha, I love it, Kale Queen! They look absolutely delicious and that necklace is adorable!
- on November 5, 2012 at 12:44 PM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you! I’m a goof-ball sometime…
on November 7, 2012 at 10:32 AM | Reply spinachrevolution

This dish looks amazing. Thank you for the recipe.
As for the photo of you… I am definitely going to start eating more kale, if it will make me look as healthy as you! Wow.
- on November 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM | Reply 40 Fit In The Mitt
  
  Thank-you so much! You truly made my day.
on November 9, 2012 at 7:07 PM | Reply Recipe: baked pesto mushies with crunchy cashew cheese | The Little Green House

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