Description
Dumpling Bake is a cozy, one-pan weeknight dinner where frozen dumplings bake in a creamy red curry coconut broth for a comforting, effortless meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (20–24 oz) frozen vegetarian dumplings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, whisk together olive oil, garlic, ginger, red curry paste, coconut milk, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Stir in sliced bell pepper.
- Arrange frozen dumplings evenly in the sauce, lightly pressing them down so they are partially submerged.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, stir gently, and add spinach.
- Bake uncovered for 5-7 more minutes until dumplings are tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Garnish if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any variety of frozen dumplings (vegetarian, chicken, or pork) if you prefer a different filling.
- For gluten-free prep, use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free dumplings.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days.
- Spinach can be swapped with kale or bok choy for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Dump-and-bake, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Keywords: Dumpling Bake, one-pan dumplings, creamy curry, weeknight dinner, vegetarian dumplings, red curry coconut sauce, dump-and-bake