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

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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.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Spinach Dumplings?

The entry for Spinach Dumplings calls for 1/2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Spinach Dumplings dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Spinach Dumplings 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.

Is Spinach Dumplings vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Spinach Dumplings?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 7 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

How long does Spinach Dumplings keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Spinach Dumplings within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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