• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Oh My Veggies logo

  • Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Main Dishes
    • Vegetarian Appetizers
    • Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes
    • Vegetarian Side Dishes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Drinks
    • Sauces, Spreads and Condiments
    • Holiday Recipes
    • From our Readers
  • Cooking Tips & Hints
    • Cooking Tips
    • Plant-Based Nutrition
    • Product Reviews
  • Shop Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Find Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About Us
  • Free Meal Plan
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Find Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Free Meal Plan
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Gluten-free Vegan Recipes

    Pelmeni With Mushrooms And Spinach

    Published: Mar 21, 2019 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 9, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    These gluten-free vegan pelmeni are a yummy twist on a Russian classic! Easily made with a gluten-free, egg-free dough and a  mushroom and spinach filling, they are great for a healthy weeknight dinner and a good way to try a new cuisine, while eating more plants at the same time. 

    Gluten-free vegan pelmeni with mushrooms and spinach

    It seems appropriate to share this recipe with you all now because as I'm writing this, I'm also attempting to multitask and pack for my flight to Russia tomorrow. I will be there for two weeks, and I'm definitely excited to see my dad and my family. Incase you didn't know, I am fully Russian, but have lived in the UK for the past nearly 11 years. We usually make an effort to visit once a year, but as exams, uni applications and actually starting uni got in the way, we haven't had an opportunity to go for nearly two.

    Just like piroshki and borscht, I ate pelmeni all the time in my childhood. So, I wanted to create a gluten-free version for anyone who's eager to try a gluten-free vegan twist on a dish from a different culture.

    Gluten-free vegan pelmeni

    In a nutshell, pelmeni are small, savoury dumplings. Popular fillings aren't vegan-friendly at all, featuring an abundance of meat, eggs and fish. Even with a vegetable filling, such as cabbage, the dough nonetheless features eggs.

    Bowl of homemade vegan pelmeni

    I thought that reinventing pelmeni as a vegan, let alone a gluten-free vegan, dish would be a challenge. However, it really wasn't as difficult as I expected, and after a few attempts, both my mum (who is just as passionate about recipe development) and I were super happy with the outcome.

    These are in many ways similar to ravioli. But they do have a distinctive shape and texture. For a fully authentic experience, I'd recommend serving these with some vegan soured cream (or just some vegan yoghurt as a substitute).

    These would make a flavourful dinner and a great addition to bring to a party table. Plus, as I said, they are super easy to make. Unless you're making an extra big batch, there's no need to stand in the kitchen for hours! Serve them with gluten-free vegan gravy for a total flavour explosion.

    Filling ideas

    For this recipe, I opted for an easy mushroom and spinach combo. However, other options include:

    • Potato
    • Cabbage
    • Tofu
    • Tempeh
    • Vegan cheese
    • Beans or lentils
    • Pumpkin

    There are lots of options, so I encourage you to switch it up until you find your favourite!

    Reasons to love these vegan pelmeni

    They are...

    • Flavourful
    • Comforting and cosy
    • An amazing vegan twist on a Russian classic
    • Gluten-free
    • Oil-free
    • Easy and beginner-friendly
    • Freezer-friendly
    • Perfect for a weeknight dinner

    How to make pelmeni

    Add around 1 cup water to a saucepan with ½ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Then, add the flour to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the water is absorbed and a dough forms.

    Next, add around 1-2 tbsp flour to a flat surface. Transfer the dough to the same surface and knead until all the extra flour is absorbed.

    Sheet of gluten-free dough

    Roll the dough out into a thin sheet, around ¼ an inch in thickness. Use a cup or a glass to cut out small circular shapes in the dough (this recipe makes around 24 pelmeni) and place a small amount of filling in the centre of each. Fold each circle to seal, then join the two edges.

    Dumpling dough with mushroom and spinach filling

    Vegan pelmeni on a wooden chopping board

    Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add the pelmeni to the water in batches of around 5-6, and cook until they rise to the surface. Serve immediately. These are also freezer-friendly.

    Gluten-free vegan pelmeni with mushrooms and spinach

    Other easy vegan dinner recipes

    • Sweet and sour chickpeas and green beans
    • Vegan fettuccine Alfredo
    • Homemade ravioli with tofu and spinach
    • Red lentil cauliflower Dahl
    • Chili with butter beans

    Let me know in the comments - have you ever tried Russian food? If you give this gluten-free vegan pelmeni with mushrooms and spinach a go, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies) so I can see your creations!

    Gluten-free Vegan Pelmeni With Mushrooms And Spinach

    These gluten-free vegan pelmeni are a yummy twist on a Russian classic! Easily made with a gluten-free, egg-free dough and a  mushroom and spinach filling, they are great for a healthy weeknight dinner and a good way to try a new cuisine, while eating more plants at the same time. 
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Email Recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: 30 minutes or less, Dinner, dumplings, earth of maria, easy, Gluten-Free, Mushrooms, Oil free, pelmeni, Russian, Spinach, to move
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 456kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ¾ tsp sea salt
    • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
    • ½ medium onion
    • 3.5 oz chestnut mushrooms
    • 1 cup spinach
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ½ tsp cumin
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add around 1 cup water to a saucepan with ½ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Then, add the flour to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the water is absorbed and a dough forms.
    • Add around 1-2 tbsp flour to a flat surface. Transfer the dough to the same surface and knead until all the extra flour is absorbed. 
    • Roll the dough out into a thin sheet, around ¼ an inch in thickness. Use a cup or a glass to cut out small circular shapes in the dough (this recipe makes around 24 pelmeni) and place a small amount of filling in the centre of each. Fold each circle to seal, then join the two edges. 
    • Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add the pelmeni to the water in batches of around 5-6, and cook until they rise to the surface. Serve immediately. These are also freezer-friendly. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 16gFat: 4gSodium: 1777mgPotassium: 692mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2815IUVitamin C: 12.5mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 6.2mg
    Craving more veg-friendly recipes? Shop our collection of vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including our new Vegan Thanksgiving and Vegan Christmas cookbooks!

    Click here to pin this for later Gluten-free vegan homemade pelmeni with mushrooms and spinach

    « Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup
    80+ Vegetarian Easter Recipes Everyone Will Love »

    Earth of Maria, Gluten-free Vegan Recipes, Vegan Dinner Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegan Russian Food, Vegetarian Recipes Dumplings, mushrooms, Pelmeni, Russian, spinach

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anna says

      December 25, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you. I was so happy to find a gf recipe. I made it with potato filling for my child with celiac. Just like the potato vareniki I ate growing up (I didn’t pinch the corners of the vareniki).

      Reply

    Something to say? Leave a comment. Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    image of the author

    Nicole is a life long vegetarian and the author of the popular vegan cookbook, Weeknight One Pot Vegan Cooking. She loves sharing her recipes and showing the world just how easy and delicious meatless meals can be!
    Learn more here.

    signature of author

    get a free 5 day vegetarian meal plan

    shop our vegetarian and vegan cookbooks

    Trending Recipes

    • 15+ Vegan Taco Recipes
    • Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
    • Tasty Vegetarian Pot Pies
    • 35+ Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Shop Cookbooks
    • About Us
    • Work with Me
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use

    Still hungry? Check out our delicious family of blogs.

    link to VegKitchen.com - vegan recipes website
    link to deliciouseveryday.com - a vegetarian and vegan recipes website
    link to allshecooks.com - a food blog
    link to wandertooth.com - a travel website

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Hook & Porter Media