Spinach Spaetzle

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".

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Authentic German Spinach Spaetzle Recipe

Spinach Spaetzle

Angela Schofield

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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

  

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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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