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Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

March 6, 2019 by Jeanette 12 Comments

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Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings are delicious, healthy and make a great appetizer or meal. I’ve been making these dumplings for a friend who is going through cancer treatment. These are lighter and healthier than most store-bought or restaurant dumplings, and also meet the needs of a low fiber diet and low residue diet. 

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings - light, healthy and delicious - perfect as an appetizer, or for dinner; good for low-fiber, low-residue diet

I haven’t met a person who doesn’t love Chinese dumplings. So, when I had the opportunity to cook for a cancer patient who is on a low fiber, low residue diet, I got creative with my dumplings. The low fiber, low residue diet limits the type and amount of vegetables in the diet. So, instead of focusing on what my friend couldn’t eat, I included some vegetables she can eat – well-cooked carrots and mushrooms.

These Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings are steamed, so they are lower in fat than most dumplings. They’re also pretty mild in flavor (for queasy stomachs), but you can serve with your favorite dipping sauce if you like more seasoning.

I used store bought dumpling skins, but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your own dumpling skins. See my Spinach Tofu Dumpling recipe for a dumpling skin recipe and photos on how to fold dumplings.Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings - light, healthy and delicious - perfect as an appetizer, or for dinner; good for low-fiber, low-residue diet

I love coming up with food solutions for people on special diets. Just because you’re on a special diet that seems restrictive, doesn’t mean you can’t have something delicious to eat. I think my friend appreciates the variety of food options I’ve been coming up with, all while keeping everything low fiber and low residue.

Of course, these Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings can be enjoyed by anyone – you don’t have to be on a special diet. My husband enjoyed the extras for dinner.

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings - light, healthy and delicious - perfect as an appetizer, or for dinner; good for low-fiber, low-residue diet

Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings
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Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword low fiber, low residue
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 30 pieces
Calories 48 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup carrots finely julienned
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 30 dumpling wrappers

Instructions

  1. Put carrots in microwavable bowl and cover with water. Cook until tender, about 3 minutes depending on how finely shredded the carrots are (I used a julienne peeler). Drain and let cool.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together cooked carrots, turkey, mushrooms, soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, onion powder, salt and cornstarch. Stir together until well combined.

  3. Spoon a well rounded teaspoon of filling onto a dumpling wrapper. Seal filling with wrapper. Wrap remaining dumplings.

  4. Bring water to boil in bottom of a steamer pot. Place dumplings in a parchment paper lined steamer. Steam 15 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 87mg4%
Potassium 53mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 545IU11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    March 6, 2019 at 6:17 am

    I haven’t made any dumpling in a while…time to make a batch! Love the healthy turkey mushroom filling.

    Reply
  2. Tanza Erlambang says

    March 10, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    yummy….

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 10, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Tanza – I think my friend has been enjoying these dumplings 🙂

      Reply
  3. Angie says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:55 am

    Hi Jeanette,

    I have tried many of your recipes. Enjoy your blog, food
    And your posts. I love dumplings! I’ve never made,
    I’m definitely trying your recipe! Is a dumpling wrapper the
    Same as a won ton wrapper?

    Thanks,

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 18, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Hi Angie – so happy to hear you have tried many of my recipes – I really appreciate you letting me know! Dumpling wrappers are round, not square like wonton wrappers. You could use wonton wrappers instead – just make sure they are fairly thin – not the thick kind. If you use wonton wrappers and wish to have a round shape, use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles. Otherwise, don’t worry about it, and just fold over and seal the filled wrapper with a little water.

      Reply
      • Angie says

        March 18, 2019 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks so much👍

        Reply
        • Jeanette says

          March 21, 2019 at 6:27 pm

          You’re welcome – hope you enjoy this recipe Angie!

          Reply
  4. tanzeela mirza says

    April 16, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    these are looking like beef samosas which are very famous here. i’m glad you make some international recipes here. i’ve seen some people only make those recipe which are just common keep up the delicious work 🙂

    Reply
  5. Barb says

    January 9, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    Hi Jeanette, Is the ground turkey raw or previously cooked before combining with the other ingredients onto the dumpling wrapper?

    I am very excited to try preparing your recipes for low fiber for my mom battling cancer and a new small bowel obstruction since low fiber is a learning experience for us but your recipes sound delicious and sound perfect! Thank you very much for sharing them.!!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Barb, the ground turkey is raw in the dumpling filling. Just be sure to cook the dumplings thoroughly. I hope your mom enjoys these dumplings. She is so blessed to have you as a caring and loving daughter.

      Reply
  6. Vanessa says

    January 18, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    4 stars
    Hi Jeanette, what is the recommended serving size (number of dumplings) that coincides with the nutritional facts listed?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 8, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Vanessa, the nutritional facts are per dumpling (1 dumpling)

      Reply

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