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    Home » Recipes » Spaetzle Recipes

    Spinach Spaetzle

    Published: Jan 19, 2018 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · Leave a Comment

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    Spinach Spaetzle Recipe

    This spaetzle recipe is enhanced with spinach. These dressed up spaetzle are a healthy and delicious variation. You can use spinach spaetzle like the original spaetzle as a side or can make tasty spaetzle casseroles or spaetzle salads.

    How is Spinach called in German?

    Spinach is called "Spinat".

    How to pronounce "Spinat"?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Spinat" in German.

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    Spinach Spaetzle

    Angela Schofield
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine German
    Servings 6 portions

    Ingredients
      

    Spaetzle batter

    • 2 cups flour
    • 3 eggs
    • 6 oz. frozen spinach
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 tsp. salt
    • ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
    • ½ tsp. ground pepper
    • ½ cup water

    To cook the spaetzle:

    • 1- gallon water
    • 1 ½ tbsp. salt

    Instructions
     

    • Thaw spinach and press excess water out.
    • Transfer spinach to a blender and add heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
    • Mix until smooth and set aside.
    • To a large bowl add flour and eggs and blend briefly.
    • Add the spinach mixture and blend well.
    • Add the water and mix the batter until smooth.
    • Let batter rest for about 5-10 min.
    • In the meantime, heat water in a large pot.
    • Stir dough one more time.
    • Add about 1 ½ tbsp. salt to the boiling water.
    • Press about ⅓ of the batter through a spaetzle maker.
    • Wait until spaetzle float to the top, then let them cook an additional 2 – 3 minutes.
    • Now scoop spaetzle out with a slotted spoon into a strainer.
    • Repeat until all batter is used.
    • Toss them in melted butter directly before serving.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1grams
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