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Walnut Spinach Dumplings

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These walnut spinach dumplings combine rustic comfort with vibrant, fresh flavors. Crunchy walnuts and tender spinach are folded into a hearty bread base, then gently simmered and optionally crisped up in a pan. Perfect for vegetarians and easy to customize for various diets, they’re satisfying and versatile for any mealtime.

Ingredients

  • 200 g day-old bread, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 200 ml milk or plant-based milk
  • 200 g fresh spinach
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp rapeseed oil or neutral cooking oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
  • 200 g mushrooms, thinly sliced (for sauce)
  • 1 small onion, diced (for sauce)
  • 150 ml cooking cream or plant-based cream
  • Chives, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the flour and pour in the milk. Let it soak until the bread is soft, about 10–15 minutes.
  2. Wash the spinach, blanch briefly in boiling water, then chop finely and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Add the spinach and garlic to the bread mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped walnuts. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg.
  5. With wet hands, shape the mixture into dumplings.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Add dumplings and cook until they float to the surface, about 12–15 minutes.
  7. Optional: Heat oil in a pan and lightly brown the cooked dumplings for a crispy finish.
  8. For the sauce, sauté diced onions in oil, add mushrooms, and cook until soft. Pour in the cream, simmer briefly, and season to taste.
  9. Serve the dumplings over the mushroom sauce and garnish with chopped chives.

Notes

  • Squeeze out excess moisture from the spinach to prevent soggy dumplings.
  • If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more flour or breadcrumbs.
  • These dumplings can be made ahead or frozen for easy meal prep.
  • Customize the sauce or switch up the nuts for different flavor profiles.

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