Description
Delightful spinach dumplings served with a rich creamy mushroom sauce, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g fresh spinach
- 250 g Quark or Topfen
- 200 g flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 g mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 500 ml milk
- Oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh spinach and let it blanch for about 2-3 minutes until it wilts. Drain thoroughly in a colander and allow it to cool. Once cool, chop it roughly.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Quark, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is fully blended into a smooth and consistent paste. Then, fold in the chopped spinach, ensuring there are no lumps left.
- Shape the knödel: With your hands, scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into small balls. The knödel should be smooth and firm to the touch.
- Boil the knödel: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a gentle boil. Carefully slide the knödel into the boiling water. Let them cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they float to the top, indicating they are ready.
- Sauté the onions and mushrooms: While the knödel are cooking, heat oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until golden brown. Then, add the chopped mushrooms, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Complete the sauce: Pour the milk into the mushroom mixture, stirring gently to combine. Bring it to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: When the knödel are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to serving plates. Drizzle generously with the creamy mushroom sauce. Enjoy this wonderful dish warm!
Notes
You can make the knödel ahead of time and freeze them. Just reheat in boiling water when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg