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Marry Me Dumplings

This plant-based twist on the viral Marry Me Chicken has all the same creamy delicious flavour but made using vegan dumplings for an extra scrumptious bite. Eat this dish as a stew or serve with rice and green beans for a delightful combo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Making the Dumplings:

  • ½ block of extra firm or firm tofu crumbled
  • 2 cup of mushrooms whole or halved
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • ¼ cup vegan chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pkg dumpling wrappers
  • 1-4 tbsp water

For Cooking the Dumplings:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
  • ¼ cup vegan chicken broth for steaming

For the Marry Me Stew:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-1½ cup mushrooms sliced (optional for extra umami)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 2½ cups vegan chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup coconut cream
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Arrowroot Starch Slurry (to thicken the stew):

  • 1 ½ tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 3 tbsp cold water

For the Serving

  • fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

Step 1: Make the Dumpling Filling

  • Add crumbled tofu and mushrooms to a food processor and chop until it's a chunky mince.
  • Heat skillet on medium heat with oil. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Next, add the tofu and mushroom mixture, followed by the paprika. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and add broth. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Assemble the Dumplings

  • Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface.
  • Add 2-3 teaspoons of filling to the center.
  • Dip your finger in water and run it along the edge of the wrapper.
  • Fold the dumpling in half and press the edges together, pleating if desired.
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 3: Pan-Fry the Dumplings

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Add the dumplings in a single layer, pleated side up.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms turn golden brown.
  • Add ¼ cup broth, cover the pan with a lid, and let the dumplings steam for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4: Make the Marry Me Stew

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté until softened (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Stir in mushrooms (if using) and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley and red pepper flakes, then stir everything together.
  • Pour in broth, and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to infuse flavours.
  • Lower the heat and stir in coconut cream and nutritional yeast—season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 5: Thicken the Stew & Add Dumplings

  • In a small bowl, mix arrowroot starch with cold water until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering stew, stirring continuously.
  • Let the stew thicken for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the pan-fried dumplings into the stew and gently simmer for 5 minutes, allowing them to soak up the flavours.
Keyword Dumplings