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Crispy Bottom Veggie Buns

Crispy Bottom Veggie Buns: Your New Favorite Vegan Snack

Crispy Bottom Veggie Buns are a delightful vegan snack perfect for impressing guests or enjoying cozy nights in.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Feel free to use a gluten-free flour blend if necessary.
  • 1 cup Hot Boiling Water Activates the flour and hydrates it properly.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor of the dough.
Filling
  • 1 cup Green Beans Adds freshness and crunch.
  • 1 cup Firm Tofu Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 medium Carrot Provides sweetness and vibrant color.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Offers a fresh herbal note.
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil Infuses a rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Essential for seasoning.
Cooking and Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Oil for Cooking Choose vegetable or coconut oil based on your preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Great for garnishing.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion Adds a fresh garnish.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Non-stick Pan
  • Spatula
  • Floured surface

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well in the center and carefully pour in hot boiling water, mixing with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
  1. While the dough is resting, press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into a large skillet. Heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped green beans for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Add the crumbled tofu, grated carrot, chopped cilantro, toasted sesame oil, salt, and white pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through. Form the mixture into 10 equal patties.
Shape the Buns
  1. After resting, roll the dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each piece into a circle, creating wrappers about 4 inches in diameter. Place a prepared veggie patty in the center of each wrapper, fold the edges together to form pleats, and pinch to seal tightly.
Cook the Buns
  1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Carefully place the sealed buns in the pan, slightly flattening each one with a spatula. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy. Flip the buns, add a few tablespoons of water to the pan, cover, and steam for 3-5 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Once cooked, remove the crispy bottom veggie buns from the pan and let them rest for a minute. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These crispy bottom veggie buns are perfect as a snack or appetizer and can be paired with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

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