Pizza Pockets/Purse Recipe

Name: Pizza Pockets/Purse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup julienned red onions; 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; Oil, for deep frying; Twelve 5-inch square egg roll wrappers; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup cornstarch; Shredded Parmesan, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup julienned red onions
1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Oil, for deep frying
Twelve 5-inch square egg roll wrappers
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup cornstarch
Shredded Parmesan, for garnish

1
For the red sauce: Combine the tomatoes, onions, parsley, thyme, cumin, celery salt, kosher salt and white pepper in a saucepan.
2
Cook, stirring, for 1 hour.
3
The sauce should be reduced to about 1 1/4 cups.
4
Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
5
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or a large, heavy pot to 375 degrees F.
6
Lay the wrappers on a flat clean surface.
7
Blend the cheese and 1/4 cup red sauce in a bowl to create the stuffing.
8
Blend the cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in another bowl, mixing well to create a slurry.
9
Brush the edges of the wrappers with slurry, then place a dollop of sauced cheese in the center of each wrapper.
10
Bring the edges of the wrappers towards the center in a cone shape, and then pinch and seal the bottom edge over to create a triangle.
11
Fry the pockets until golden, 3 minutes, and then remove with a slotted spoon and allow excess oil to drip over paper towels.
12
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve over remaining red sauce.

193

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup julienned red onions, 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme, and more.

Yes, Pizza Pockets/Purse falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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