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🍽️ Crispy Spinach Dumplings with Butter Sauce

668 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 500 g Bread for dumplings
• 400 ml Milk
• 300 g Spinach
• 1 Shallot
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1 handful fresh chopped parsley
• Salt
• Nutmeg
• Pepper (from the mill)
• Breadcrumbs (as needed)
• 60 g Butter
• 80 g Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1. Crumble the bread dumpling base into a large bowl.
2. 2. Bring the milk to a boil in a pot.
3. 3. Pour the hot milk over the bread.
4. 4. Let the mixture soak for a few minutes.
5. 5. Wash the spinach thoroughly.
6. 6. Remove the tough stems from the spinach.
7. 7. Chop the spinach into coarse pieces.
8. 8. Peel the shallot.
9. 9. Dice the shallot finely.
10. 10. Heat some butter in a frying pan.
11. 11. Sauté the shallot cubes until translucent.
12. 12. Add the chopped spinach to the pan.
13. 13. Let the spinach wilt.
14. 14. Cook off all excess liquid completely.
15. 15. Remove the pan from the heat.
16. 16. Add the eggs to the soaked mixture.
17. 17. Finely chop the parsley.
18. 18. Add the parsley to the soaked mixture.
19. 19. Season with salt.
20. 20. Season with pepper.
21. 21. Grate some nutmeg into the mixture.
22. 22. Mix all ingredients thoroughly together.
23. 23. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes.
24. 24. Fold the cooled spinach into the mixture.
25. 25. Check the consistency of the mixture.
26. 26. If necessary, add a little milk.
27. 27. If necessary, add some breadcrumbs.
28. 28. Taste the mixture again and adjust seasoning.
29. 29. Wet your hands with water.
30. 30. Shape 12 small dumplings from the mixture.
31. 31. Fill a large pot with water.
32. 32. Salt the water generously.
33. 33. Bring the water to a boil.
34. 34. Cook the dumplings for about 15 minutes.
35. 35. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
36. 36. Use moderate heat for this.
37. 37. Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon.
38. 38. Let the dumplings drain briefly.
39. 39. Plate the dumplings.
40. 40. Pour the melted butter over the dumplings.
41. 41. Grate fresh parmesan over them.
42. 42. Serve the dumplings immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 668
• Protein: 26 g · Fett/Fat: 30 g · Carbs: 73 g