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German Bread Dumplings

Delicious Vegan German Bread Dumplings for Cozy Nights

These vegan German bread dumplings, or Semmelknödel, are a comforting side dish made from leftover bread, perfect for holiday meals and quick dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 dumplings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Dumpling Mixture
  • 10 pieces Bread Rolls from the previous day; can substitute with stale white bread
  • 300 ml Soy Milk unsweetened preferred for vegan dumplings
  • 2 tsp Vegetable Oil e.g., canola or avocado
  • 1 Onion diced; shallots can be used for a sweeter taste
  • cup Parsley chopped; can replace with chives or thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt to enhance flavor; adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp Nutmeg ground; optional for simpler flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Vegan German Bread Dumplings
  1. Begin by cutting your day-old bread rolls into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, gently heat the soy milk until it is lukewarm. Pour the warm soy milk over the bread pieces, tossing them together briefly.
  3. In a frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add in the chopped parsley and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Transfer the sautéed onion and parsley to the bowl with the soaked bread. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg. Knead the mixture until it forms a cohesive dumpling dough.
  5. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 8 medium-sized dumplings and set them aside.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and carefully add the dumplings to the water. Cook for 15-20 minutes until they float to the surface.
  7. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the dumplings from the pot and allow them to drain briefly. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Leftover Vegan German Bread Dumplings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat by thawing in the fridge overnight and pan-frying until crispy.

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