Vegetable Dumplings – Freezer Recipe

Vegetable Dumplings

Vegetable Dumplings

Every time Kevin and I walk through Bed Bath and Beyond or Target, we (semi) jokingly say, “Hey, let’s get married again!”

I would have no problem at all filling up more registries, and even less trouble using those pretty gift cards that people give you at bridal showers. A wedding gift card was exactly how we ended up with a bamboo steamer, after all.

And who doesn’t need a bamboo steamer?

I will admit that it has probably been a good two years since we last used ours. I seriously need to make more dumplings.

If you don’t have a bamboo steamer, and you’re not looking to purchase one, not to worry! These are equally delicious pan-fried in just a little oil.

Look for a dipping sauce in the future; we are still working on a the perfect recipe. Which of course will require making more dumplings. This is why we buy the discount mushrooms

 

So to start off, we saute some vegetables. I opted for mushrooms, carrots and onions, mostly because we already had them and I didn’t want to go to the store again.

Vegetable Filling

After the filling has cooked and cooled, line up your wrappers and spoon a bit onto each one. Try to keep it under control; I usually get overly enthusiastic and end up with hemorrhages.

Filling Wontons

Once you have six or so filled, start folding them.

Vegetable Dumplings

I tried a few different folding styles, as you can see. I ended up going with the triangle. It is the easiest shape to cook, and looks the most like a dumpling (even though the wrappers are supposed to be round for dumplings…)

Vegetable Dumpling

And that’s that! Dumplings are incredibly easy to make, and keeping a few dozen of these in your freezer will help prevent a case of boring dinners.

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Vegetable Dumplings
These dumplings can be pan-fried, steamed, or frozen to use later. The savory filling is chock full of mushrooms, leaving no room to wish for meat. Mix it up and use whatever vegetables you like; the recipe is very forgiving.
Prep Time 40 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Servings
Dumplings
Ingredients
Prep Time 40 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Servings
Dumplings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine first six ingredients in saucepan and saute for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir in remaining ingredients (except wonton wrappers). Refrigerate mixture until cool enough to handle.
  2. Spread wonton wrappers out on a clean surface or cutting board.
  3. Spoon about two teaspoons of filling onto each wrapper. Dip your finger in a small bowl of water and wet edges of wonton wrapper. Fold over filling.
  4. To freeze dumplings, arrange in a single layer on a greased cookie sheet. Freeze overnight or until firm, then place in freezer bags for longer storage.
  5. To cook, steam in bamboo steamer for 12-15 minutes or until wonton wrapper is translucent. To pan fry, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned.
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