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Homemade Spinach Dumplings (Vlivanci) from Spelt Flour with Nuts and Nutmeg
Prepare traditional spinach dumplings the healthy way. This recipe using fresh spinach and spelt flour delivers a rich flavor, a beautiful color, and a high fiber content.
Prep time26 min
Cook time10 min
Total time36 min
Servings3
Recipe
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Per servingTotal
Calories:511 kcal1533 kcal
Protein:23.3 g70 g
Carbohydrates:72.9 g218.8 g
Fiber:12 g36.1 g
Water:112.3 ml337 ml
Fat:16.7 g50 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:7.2 g21.6 g
Saturated fat:3.3 g9.8 g
Cholesterol:186 mg558 mg
Sodium:186.6 mg559.8 mg
Potassium:780.1 mg2340.3 mg
Calcium:97 mg290.9 mg
Iron:6.2 mg18.5 mg
Magnesium:199.9 mg599.7 mg
Zinc:4.4 mg13.1 mg
Phosphorus:543.6 mg1630.9 mg
Vitamin C:13.4 mg40.1 mg
Vitamin A:221.6 µg664.8 µg
Vitamin D:1 µg3 µg
Vitamin B12:0.4 µg1.3 µg
Instructions
- 1Quickly blanch the fresh spinach (pour boiling water over it for 30 seconds) and immediately cool it under cold water to preserve its vivid green color.
- 2Squeeze the spinach well, place it in a blender together with the eggs and water, and blend into a completely smooth green liquid.
- 3In a large bowl, mix the spelt flour, salt, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and pour in the spinach-egg mixture.
- 4Using a wooden spoon or a hand mixer with dough hooks, beat the batter until bubbles start to form and it easily separates from the bowl. The batter should be thicker than pancake batter, but still pourable. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 5Bring well-salted water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat slightly so the water is just gently simmering.
- 6Pour the batter into the boiling water using a spätzle maker or a colander with larger holes. If you don't have such a tool, you can scrape the batter off a board with a knife into small pieces (the traditional method).
- 7The dumplings cook very quickly – once they float to the surface (about 1–2 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon and drain.
- 8Heat oil or butter in a pan and quickly sauté the nuts. Add the cooked dumplings, toss briefly to combine the flavors, and serve.
Nutritional benefits
Replacing white flour with spelt increases mineral content, while spinach provides a natural form of folic acid and iron, supporting energy metabolism.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.