Vegan Spinach Dumplings
Delight your taste buds with these savory Vegan Spinach Dumplings, a plant-based twist on a beloved classic! Encased in tender homemade dough, these dumplings feature a vibrant, nutrient-packed filling of steamed spinach, protein-rich tofu, and a flavorful blend of nutritional yeast, sesame oil, soy sauce, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly steamed until delicate and translucent, they offer a light yet satisfying bite and pair beautifully with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping. Ready in under an hour and ideal for sharing, they make a healthy, delicious appetizer or centerpiece for your vegan meals. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a must-try for any dumpling lover looking for cruelty-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup hot water
- 4 cups spinach
- 8 ounces tofu
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the hot water to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spoon until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Steam the spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop finely.
Crumble the tofu into a medium bowl and combine it with the chopped spinach, nutritional yeast, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, green onions, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to form the filling.
Divide the rested dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter.
Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle, then fold the dough over the filling and pleat the edges to seal the dumpling.
Prepare a steamer by lining it with parchment paper or lightly oiling the surface to prevent sticking.
Place the dumplings in the steamer, leaving some space between them, and steam over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the dumpling wrappers are translucent and tender.
Serve hot with soy sauce, chili oil, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3116 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.5 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.7 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 955 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 1848 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
