Vegan Pierogi With Potato And Leek - DrNewMed Healthy Recipes for Healthy Eating

These Vegan Pierogi with Potato and Leek are the ideal starter or side dish since they are tender and delicious. These little vegan dumplings, which can be filled with just about anything, are surprisingly simple to make and entirely customisable when topped with caramelised onions or shallots.

Ingredients

For the Pierogi Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water

For the Potato and Leek Filling

2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only)
2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For Cooking and Serving

Vegan sour cream or vegan yogurt (optional)
Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Instructions

For the Pierogi Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add warm water to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

For the Potato and Leek Filling

Boil the diced potatoes until they are tender, then drain and mash them.
In a skillet, heat the vegan butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and sauté until they become soft and translucent.
Mix the sautéed leeks into the mashed potatoes, and season the filling with salt and pepper to taste. Allow it to cool.

Assembly and Cooking

Roll out the pierogi dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Use a round cutter (approximately 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough.
Place a small spoonful of the potato and leek filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal the pierogi, and you can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the pierogi to the boiling water in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
Cook the pierogi for about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface. Then, let them cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Remove the cooked pierogi with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate.
If desired, you can pan-fry the boiled pierogi in a bit of vegan butter or oil until they become golden and crispy.