German Dumplings (Spaetzle or Kniffles) for Soup or Saute Recipe

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German Dumplings (Spaetzle or Kniffles) for Soup or Saute
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Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp water
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup flour

Directions:

  1. Mix these together until sticky.
  2. Drop into bubbling soup or stew, broth or water. (see below for ideas).
  3. Dumplings will rise to the surface as they cook; remove from liquid with a slotted spoon (if sautéing in another pan); set aside in a bowl (keep warm).
  4. MAKE THE DUMPLINGS #1: This method results in very small, stringy-ish dumplings and is great for soups or stews. Spoon several tablespoons of batter into a colander, then with the back of the spoon-press the batter through the holes into the bubbling liquid.
  5. METHOD #2: This method forms larger dumpling pieces (dime & quarter size) and is great for soups or stews, too - but especially good if you want to saute the dumplings afterwards (more on that in a minute). Using a teaspoon and butter knife, scoop up a spoonful of batter, then use the knife to cut off little dibs and dabs, using the knife to also push the dibs into the hot liquid. If the knife or spoon gets messy, just dip into the hot liquid.
  6. SERVING IDEAS: We love these in chicken-dumpling soup (use your regular chicken soup recipe - skip the egg noodles and make these dumplings instead). OR scoop out the larger dumplings (Method #2), and saute in butter or olive oil along with kielbasa or other sausage and LOTS of onion ring slices. OR saute some fresh veggies, then add the dumplings - heaven!
  7. VARIATIONS: Add several pinches of your favorite herbs along with the flour to enhance the soup, stew or saute dish.
  8. Chef's Note: Altho' this is kind of putzy, it is well worth the effort and SO different from regular pasta-noodles.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 417.82 Kcal (1749 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.93g 25%
Cholesterol 163.68mg 55%
Sodium 1464.73mg 61%
Potassium 170.77mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.34g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6.21g 25%
Protein 12.82g 26%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 191mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 305.4 Kcal (1279 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.65g 25%
Cholesterol 119.64mg 55%
Sodium 1070.61mg 61%
Potassium 124.82mg 4%
Total Carbs 41.18g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 25%
Protein 9.37g 26%
Iron 3.2mg 25%
Calcium 139.6mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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