Description
Crispy Toasted Ravioli filled with creamy plant-based cheese and enhanced with smoky smoked turkey bacon and smoked turkey slices. This golden appetizer offers a crunchy texture with a rich, smoky flavor, perfect for parties, game nights, or a satisfying homemade snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Plant-based cheese-filled ravioli (pre-packaged or homemade)
- Smoked turkey bacon, fried until crisp
- Smoked turkey slices, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Breading and Coating
- Flour, for dredging
- Natural gelling agent
- Plant-based breadcrumbs
- Plant-based egg replacer (natural), whisked with water
- Garlic powder (natural)
- Dried oregano (natural)
Frying and Serving
- Olive oil, for frying
- Plant-based marinara sauce, for dipping
- Apple cider vinegar (natural), optional for dipping sauce
- Grape juice (natural), optional for dipping sauce
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), optional for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Fry the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Chop the smoked turkey slices into bite-sized pieces. Prepare your plant-based cheese-filled ravioli and set up the dredging station with flour, natural gelling agent, and seasoned plant-based breadcrumbs.
- Assemble the Coating: In one bowl, whisk the plant-based egg replacer with a splash of water to create a smooth wash. In a second bowl, combine the flour and natural gelling agent. In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder and dried oregano.
- Coat the Ravioli: Dip each ravioli first in the flour mixture, then in the egg replacer wash, and finally in the breadcrumb mix, ensuring each is thoroughly coated for maximum crunch.
- Fry to Crispy Perfection: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated ravioli in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove carefully and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with Sauce: Plate the toasted ravioli alongside a bowl of warm plant-based marinara sauce or a tangy dip made with grape juice and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed ravioli for best texture and taste.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature and even crispiness.
- Season breadcrumbs with herbs and spices to boost flavor.
- Monitor oil temperature around 350°F for perfect frying.
- Drain fried ravioli on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep crisp.
- Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 pieces
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Toasted Ravioli, plant-based appetizer, crispy fried ravioli, smoky flavors, vegan cheese, party snacks
