Mushroom and Potato Vareniki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Hand-rolled dumplings filled with creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed mushrooms, served with a fresh herb butter sauce. This Ukrainian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, salt, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 medium, boiled and mashed potato
• 1 cup, finely chopped mushroom
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp, dried dill
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water while mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until golden. Add chopped mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown. Stir in dried dill, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3: Mix cooked mashed potatoes with the mushroom mixture until well combined.
4. Step 4: Roll rested dough into a thin sheet, then cut into 3-inch circles. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork. Place on a floured surface and cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes until they float.