Delicious Sudtiroler Spinach Dumplings with Butter & Parmesan
If you’re craving a comforting dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate, look no further than these Delicious Sudtiroler Spinach Dumplings with Butter & Parmesan. This cherished recipe brings back memories of cozy family gatherings, making it perfect for everything from busy weeknights to special dinners. With simple, wholesome ingredients, you’ll create tender dumplings that are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. The combination of rich butter and freshly grated Parmesan elevates these delightful bites into a memorable experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach
- Day-old bread or stale white bread
- Unsalted butter
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Olive oil or vegan butter
- Optional: Pecorino Romano cheese
- Optional: Nutritional yeast
- Optional: Flaxseed meal (for egg substitute)
- Optional: Unsweetened applesauce (for egg substitute)
- Optional: Fresh or dried herbs
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach by washing thoroughly and blanching in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- Toast stale bread cubes in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped spinach, toasted bread, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well with beaten eggs.
- Form small balls from the mixture, about the size of golf balls.
- Boil salted water and drop in dumplings; they are ready when they float to the surface after 15-20 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, adding herbs if desired.
- Serve dumplings drizzled with melted butter sauce and topped with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg