Description
Craving an easy dinner that looks gourmet but takes minimal effort? These Oven-Baked Dumplings with Peanut Sauce are the perfect answer. Crispy dumplings roasted in the oven with tender broccoli, all smothered in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce—it’s comforting, flavor-packed, and ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. This dish fits right into your favorite food ideas list and is excellent whether you need a quick dinner idea, healthy snack, or even something new for your collection of breakfast or dinner ideas. Versatile, customizable, and satisfying—this is one easy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
12 frozen dumplings
2 cups broccoli florets
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1–2 tablespoons chili oil
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Lightly grease a large baking dish or rimmed sheet. Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer and scatter broccoli around them.
3. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, garlic, and ginger. Gradually whisk in hot water until smooth and pourable.
4. Drizzle the sauce over the dumplings and broccoli.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the dumplings are crisp on the bottom and the broccoli is roasted.
6. Remove from the oven, drizzle with chili oil, and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Use parchment paper to prevent dumplings from sticking.
You can prep the peanut sauce up to 5 days ahead—store it sealed in the fridge.
Finish under the broiler for a crispier texture if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg