Go Back
+ servings
Print

Spinach Spaetzle

This recipe for vegan Spinach Spaetzle is not only easy to make but also rich in iron and calcium. The Spaetzle are served with a delicious cheese sauce and fried onions. A great German/Austrian dish veganized!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian, German
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 569kcal
Author Elephantastic Vegan

Ingredients

Ingredients for the spinach spaetzle

  • 2 cups all-purpose-flour
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup water + more for boiling the spaetzle
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground pepper

Ingredients for the cheesy sauce

  • 1/2 cup of your favorite vegan cheese shreds I used Wilmersburger
  • a splash of soy cuisine Alpro
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 onion

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water until it's 3/4 full and bring it to a boil.
  • Meanwhile wash the spinach and put it in a blender along with the cup of water and blend until completely smooth and thin.
  • Put the flour in a mixing bowl, add in the spinach water, salt & pepper and whisk until it's a sticky dough (like in the photo above).
  • Once the water is boiling you can place the Spaetzle Maker on top of the pot.
  • Fill it the Spaetzle Maker with the dough and move the it up and down until all the dough is pressed into the water. (Depending on the size of your Spaetzle Maker you may have to make the Spaetzle in two rounds)
  • The Spaetzle will swim on the surface once they are done (which should be in a minute or two).
  • Use a skimmer to transfer the Spaetzle in a drainer, pour some cold water over them to prevent them from sticking together, drain and carefully add them in a hot, lightly oiled pan.
  • Cut the onion in rings and fry the rings in a separate pan.
  • Add the cheese shreds and a splash of soy cuisine to the Spaetzle and stir. Add salt to taste.
  • Once the cheese melted the dish is ready to serve.
  • Transfer the Spinach Spaetzle on a plate and top with the fried onions.

Notes

I highly recommend using a Spaetzle Maker for this recipe or any other Spaetzle Making Device you prefer or have at home.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1499mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5625IU | Vitamin C: 18.9mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 7.8mg