German Vegetarian Dumplings Recipe | Original German Maultaschen Recipe | German Food Made Easy

ground meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while lentils are more economical.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, and frozen spinach is often cheaper and convenient.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a whole grain alternative, and crushed crackers can be more affordable.

Combine 150 grams of flour and 100 grams of hard wheat semolina in a bowl.

Make a well in the dry ingredients and add 120 ml of water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients until combined, then use your hands to knead the dough until it's springy.

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by frying carrots, onions, mushrooms, and garlic in a skillet.

Add frozen spinach to the skillet and a little nutmeg, then cook until everything is soft.

Mix in bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and a touch of sugar to the filling.

Mash the filling together until it's well combined but still has some texture.

Roll out the dough thinly and cut it into squares or circles.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each piece of dough and fold over, sealing the edges tightly.

Drop the dumplings into simmering vegetable stock and cook for 5 minutes.

Alternatively, pan-fry the dumplings until golden brown and crispy.

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