Baked Vegetable Gyoza with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce
A healthy baked gyoza filled with a medley of vegetables, paired with a rich miso-sesame dipping sauce for a wholesome snack or appetizer. This japanese-inspired dumplings (vegetarian) ready in about 43 minutes pairs cabbage, carrot, shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 100 g cabbage
- 50 g carrot
- 50 g shiitake mushrooms
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 24 pieces gyoza wrappers
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for baking)
Instructions
- Step 1: Finely chop 100 g cabbage, 50 g carrot, 50 g shiitake mushrooms, and 3 green onions; sauté with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger in 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant; stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; cool mixture.
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 3: Place about 1 heaping tsp vegetable filling in the center of each of the 24 gyoza wrappers; moisten edges with water and fold in half, pleating to seal.
- Step 4: Arrange gyoza on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush tops with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 5: Bake for 15-18 minutes until wrappers are golden and slightly crisp.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 1 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl to create a miso-sesame dipping sauce.
- Step 7: Serve the baked vegetable gyoza warm with the miso-sesame dipping sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Vegetable Gyoza with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 43 minutes (25 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Vegetable Gyoza with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cabbage from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Vegetable Gyoza with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Vegetable Gyoza with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Baked Vegetable Gyoza with Miso-Sesame Dipping Sauce vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A game-changer for healthy gyoza! Baking instead of frying made it light, and the sauce was incredible.
- ★★★★★
My kids devoured these baked gyoza. The vegetable filling was fresh and the sauce was divine.
- ★★★★★
These gyoza were a hit at my dinner party! The miso-sesame sauce was the perfect balance of umami and nutty.
