Vegetable Dumplings with Spicy Dipping Sauce

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Plump dumplings filled with crisp cabbage and carrots, steamed to perfection and served with a tangy, chili-spiked dipping sauce. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Dumpling wrappers, Shredded cabbage, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Step 2: Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Fold wrapper in half to form a half-moon, then crimp edges with a fork to seal.
  3. Step 3: Heat skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until water evaporates and dumplings are cooked through. Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp chili oil, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp sugar for dipping sauce.

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