Steamed Vegetable Gyoza with Shiitake and Tofu

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Light and flavorful steamed Japanese dumplings packed with shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and green vegetables for a healthy twist. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, shiitake mushrooms, spinach leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Press 150 grams firm tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then crumble finely.
  2. Step 2: Finely chop 100 grams shiitake mushrooms, 50 grams spinach leaves, and 2 green onions.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, chopped shiitake mushrooms, spinach, green onions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Mix well until ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Place approximately 1 rounded teaspoon of filling onto the center of each of the 24 gyoza wrappers. Moisten the edges with water, fold in half, and pinch pleats along the edge to seal.
  5. Step 5: Prepare a steamer basket lined with parchment paper or cabbage leaves. Arrange the gyoza in the basket without touching.
  6. Step 6: Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until wrappers are translucent and filling is cooked through. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

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