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Vegan Tofu Pierogies with Potato and Mushrooms
- Firm Tofu
- Dinner
These tofu and mushroom pierogies deliver a flavourful protein-packed dish that’s comforting and delicious. This recipe is perfect for batch-cooking. Enjoy half now and freeze the rest for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
Pierogi Dough
4 cups | all-purpose flour |
½ tsp | salt |
¼ tsp | baking powder |
2 tsp | grapeseed oil |
Filling
1 pkg | Sunrise Firm Tofu , finely crumbled |
½ oz | dried porcini mushrooms |
2 tbsp | vegan butter |
8 oz | fresh cremini mushrooms, finely chopped |
1 onion | diced |
2 tbsp | finely chopped fresh thyme |
½ tsp | salt |
½ tsp | black pepper |
1 tsp. | smoked paprika |
8 oz | Yukon Golf potatoes , peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks |
2 tbsp | freshly grated lemon zest , divided |
2 tbsp | freshly squeezed lemon juice |
1 cup | vegan sour cream |
2 tbsp | fresh parsley , finely chopped |
Directions
- Pierogi Dough: In large bowl, whisk together 4 cups (1 L) flour, salt and baking powder. While stirring, slowly incorporate 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) warm water and grapeseed oil. Stir until dough starts to come together. Transfer to lightly floured work surface. Knead for 4 to 5 minutes or until soft and smooth. (Adjust with 1 to 2 tbsp/15 to 30 mL warm water if dough is dry, or with 1 to 2 tbsp flour if dough is too sticky.) (Alternatively, mix dough in food processor.) Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour to rest.
- Filling: Meanwhile, soak dried porcini mushrooms in 1/2 cup (125 mL) boiling water until softened, about 20 to 30 minutes. Reserve soaking liquid for another use; drain porcinis and finely chop.
- In large skillet set over medium-high heat, melt vegan butter. Cook cremini mushrooms and porcini mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown and soften. Stir in onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until onion is tender and there is no excess liquid in the skillet. Stir in paprika. Cook for 1 minute. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well and return to saucepan set over low heat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove any excess moisture. Mash until smooth; let cool completely.
- To the mashed potatoes, stir in tofu, mushroom mixture, half the lemon zest and the lemon juice.
- To shape pierogies, divide dough into about 48 equal portions. Roll out each dough portion into a circle on lightly floured work surface to 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness, about 3 inches (7.5 cm). Keep the dough covered so it doesn’t dry out.
- Working in batches, spoon 1 tbsp (15 mL) filling into centre of each circle. Brush edges of dough lightly with water. Fold dough over filling to enclose and form a half-moon shape. Using fingertips or a fork, press edges together to seal. Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- In batches, in large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook perogies until they start to float to the surface. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes before removing them with a slotted spoon.
Serve pierogies with dollop of vegan sour cream. Garnish with parsley and remaining lemon zest
Tip
Pan-fry boiled pierogies in vegan butter, or toss with melted vegan butter and roast in air fryer to crisp up dough.