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Artichoke & Mushroom Stuffed Dumplings

Kayla Castle • Mar 01, 2021

I promise they may sound and look fancy but they are not difficult to make. Just a little patience and pre-made dumpling sheets. These dumplings are veggie-packed and vegan. The filling uses marinated artichokes, mushrooms, spices and a dash of soy sauce. Simple, only a handful of ingredients that transforms these to flavor-packed gems. 

Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 package store bought pre-made dumpling sheets (if Vegan make sure to check package)*You will have leftover dumpling sheets, can store in freezer to use at another time or double the recipe.
• 16oz white button mushrooms, cleaned, stems trimmed and chopped into 1/2 -inch pieces
• 5 marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Plant sterol for cooking

Method:
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt plant sterol to coat pan. 
2. Add in the chopped mushrooms and cover skillet with lid. Stirring every few minutes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms release water.
3. Add in the artichokes, soy sauce, ground ginger, black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Place lid back over skillet for 3-minutes. Stir mixture and turn off stove. Transfer to a small bowl. 
4. Create a prep-station: small bowl of water, plate with dumpling sheets and the filling mixture. Place 1 dumpling sheet, 1 tablespoon of filling and dip your finger in water bowl, then trace the perimeter of the dumpling. Then using your fingers press the dumpling together, sealing the sides. Repeat with rest of dumpling filling.
5. When ready to cook heat skilled over medium-low heat. Melt plant sterol and ¼ cup water. Place dumplings in skillet. You may need to do 2 batches to fit all the dumplings without overcrowding the pan. Cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes till dumpling is lightly golden. Adding more plant sterol or water as needed. 
6. Serve with additional soy sauce, balsamic vinegar or Dijon mustard. Enjoy !

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