Spinach Dumplings

Name: Spinach Dumplings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup water (warm); 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1/2 onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter; 6 cups chicken broth; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Soft, pillowy Haitian dumplings filled with seasoned spinach and served in a light broth. A classic side that accompanies many traditional meals.

45 minMediumServes 4180 cal/serving

HaitianSideStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup water (warm)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp baking powder in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup water (warm) gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms. Set aside.
2

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 minced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic for 2 minutes.
3

Add 2 cups chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp dried thyme and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let cool slightly.
4

Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
5

Divide dough into 8-12 portions. Flatten each portion slightly, fill with a spoonful of fresh spinach mixture, fold edges together, and seal.
6

Carefully drop fresh spinach dumplings into the boiling chicken broth. They will sink initially, then float to the surface when done.
7

Simmer for 3-5 minutes after they float. Serve dumplings in bowls with the broth.

Questions

Can I make Spinach Dumplings dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Spinach Dumplings gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spinach Dumplings keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Spinach Dumplings?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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