Vegetarian Homemade Pot Stickers

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Vegetarian Homemade Pot Stickers, a perfect combination of crispy golden bottoms and tender steamed wrappers stuffed with vibrant, savory goodness. This recipe features a wholesome filling of crumbled tofu, napa cabbage, grated carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and a dash of soy sauce and sesame oil, guaranteeing a burst of umami flavor in every bite. These hand-sealed dumplings are pan-fried to perfection before being steamed for that signature texture contrast. Ready in under an hour, these vegetarian pot stickers are ideal as an appetizer, snack, or light main course. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing, meat-free dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfect for fans of homemade dumplings and plant-based cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 30 pieces wonton wrappers
• 1 cup extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, napa cabbage, grated carrot, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly to combine all the filling ingredients.

Step 2

Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture and mix again until the cornstarch is evenly dispersed. This will help bind the filling together.

Step 3

Take a wonton wrapper and place it on a clean, dry surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.

Step 4

Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together to seal. Pleat the edges if desired to ensure they are tightly sealed. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place pot stickers in the skillet, flat side down. Do not overcrowd; you may need to cook them in batches.

Step 6

Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 7

Once browned, pour 1/4 cup of water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Allow the pot stickers to steam for about 4-5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the lid and continue cooking until the water has evaporated and bottoms are crispy again, about 2 minutes. If necessary, add an additional tablespoon of vegetable oil for extra crispness.

Step 9

Repeat the process with remaining pot stickers.

Step 10

Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1232.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1421.8

Total Fat 63.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2222.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 69.1g	0%

Vitamin D 192.5IU	0%
Calcium 1945.8mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2174.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 43.1%