Spaetzle Recipe the easy Vegan Way

RECIPES, Savory Food, VeganCrush | 20/09/2022 | By Maricel

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Spaetzle recipe the vegan way

Have you tried spaetzle before? No? Then prepare yourself for an amazing treat. This easy homemade spaetzle recipe is the only one you’ll ever need and is a great alternative to rice, noodles, or potatoes. It can be made in advance, which makes preparing a meal for the whole family less stressful.

Spaetzle is the German version of Mac & Cheese! It was originally made with home-made German egg noodles and Emmental cheese. This plant-based version doesn’t need an egg (instead I use my secret ingredient kala namak salt) and you can use vegan emmetal cheese made with cashew milk! Head to this page if you are curious to learn how to make vegan cheese from scratch! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make vegan cheese while maintaining its authenticity. This Bavarian dish is special enough for an Oktoberfest party but so easy that you can make it every day.

The easiest way to make them at home is by using a spaetzle maker or a board with big holes to press the dough into the boiling water. There are numerous options, and even if you’ve never used one before, it’s extremely simple to use!

Vegan Spaetzle Recipe

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Course Main Course

Cuisine german

Servings 4

Ingredients

210 g spelt flour
40 g chickpea flour
240 g water

For the cheese spaetzle

1 Tbsp vegan butter or oil
1 medium size onion sliced
250 g spaetzle
30 g dried tomatoes soaked in water overnight
150 g plant-based milk I used coconut milk
80 g vegan emmental cheese grated
50 g vegan chashewrella cheese
1 tsp kala namak salt optional, you can also use sea salt

Instructions

Place the flour in a bowl and add the water. Use a wooden spoon to stir the batter until smooth. The batter should be wet, so it can drip through. Set aside for 30min.
In a large pot pour about 2l water and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to simmer.
Place your spaetzle maker on top of the pot and pour about half of the batter into the sliding box. Slide it carefully and slowly from side to side so that the spaetzle will drop into the simmering water. Repeat with the remaining batter.
After one or two minutes the dumplings will float to the top and you can transfer them to a colander.

To make the cheese spaetzle

In a pan add the butter and onion and cook until translucent.
Add the dried tomatoes and spaetzle and toss to combine. Season with kala namak salt.
Add the milk and drizzle your favorite cheese on top of the spaetzle. I used vegan emmental and cashewrella cheese. Cook and toss to combine until melted.
Garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

I think the cheese spaetzle is even tastier after a little cooling off since the cheese gets more tasty and stretchy.

Keyword dairy-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian

Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dessert, RECIPES | 11/09/2022 | By Maricel

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Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect gluten-free treat, made with protein-rich almond flour. They require only a handful of ingredients to get started. I love how they’re crispy on the outside, and buttery-tender on the inside!

You don’t need eggs, butter, or milk to make amazing chocolate chip cookies with almond flour, and let me show you how. Almond flour is a nutritious flour made of ground almonds and is low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free and high in healthy fats. So on a plant-based diet, almond flour is a great nourishing flour to bake with, and it also makes the best chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe.

They’re ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes and take just minutes to prep for baking. Enjoy these delicious cookies for a healthier treat anytime of day! Oh and if you want something extra delightful combine it with a smoothie bowl. Its like a match made in heaven!

No Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Course Dessert, Snack

Ingredients

250 g almond flour
80-100 g brown sugar
60 g coconut oil melted
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp coarse sea salt
1 Tbsp arrowroot
100 g dark chocolate cut into chunks

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 170ºC/350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients except dark chocolate. Mix well using your hands until and doughy. Fold in the chocolate chunks and combine.
Use a large cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon to drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Use your hands to flatten the cookies then bake at 170ºC/350ºF for 12 minutes, or until the edges look lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for ten minutes to set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Since almond flour cookies soften if left at room temperature overnight, I recommend eating them the same day you prepare them for the crispiest texture, or storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. When served straight from the freezer, they are extra crispy.

Keyword gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

More Healthy Snack Recipes

For more healthy inspiration, these recipes all make simple, healthy snacks too:

Jackfruit Massaman Curry Plant-Based

RECIPES, Savory Food | 08/09/2022 | By Maricel

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JACKFRUIT MASSAMAN CURRY made easy!

My plant-based version of Massaman curry is just as flavorful and aromatic as the traditional dish. It pairs well with rice, quinoa, noodles, or low-carb cauliflower or zucchini noodles. It is nutty, savory, fresh from the lime juice, and soothing. You can adjust the level of spice. There are several plant-based options for Massaman curry paste available in asian shops or online stores. As always I like to keep things simple so this recipe requires only 10 ingredients.

If you have never used jackfruit, this is the perfect recipe to try. Nowadays, you may get canned jackfruit at Asian stores or your neighborhood supermarket. The jackfruit adds a stringy, thick, chewy texture, absorbing the flavors of the rich, creamy sauce. This Jackfruit Massaman curry is simply phenomenal, and even fussy eaters will love it! The flavor is rich and savory, with a perfect amount of spice. I have marinated my jackfruit in soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and liquid smoke overnight. This is optional but can elevate your dish to a whole new level!

You may use a variety of vegetables, making it quite flexible.

Veggies: mini corn, broccoli, green beans, red bell peppers, zucchini, bamboo shoots, baby corn, cauliflower.

Plant-based meat substitute: tofu, tempeh, seitan, jackfruit

Storing Instructions: For best results, store curry in an air-tight food container. It will last up to 5 days and up to 4 weeks in the freezer. When frozen thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove.

For more meal-prep ideas check out my cookbook including a 3 month program.

Jackfruit Massaman Curry

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Course dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Thai

Ingredients

1 can young jackfruit
1 small red onion cut in thin slices
1 Tbsp sesame oil
handful dried tomato soaked in water overnight
150 g broccoli cut in bite size florets
150 g cauliflower cut in bite size florets
1 can coconut milk full fat
1-2 Tbsp massaman curry paste
fresh lime
roasted peanuts crushed

Instructions

In a pan add the sesame oil and sauté onion until translucent.
Add the dried tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, coconut milk and massaman curry paste. Stir to combine. Cover with a lid and let simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until vegetables a re soft. Then turn off heat.
Add the fresh lime juice and serve with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.

Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian

Kimchi Cucumber Recipe under 30 Minutes!

My Food, RECIPES, Savory Food | 03/09/2022 | By Maricel

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Cucumber Kimchi are very easy and great to prepare ahead of time plus they make a super delicious crunchy side dish for any type of meal for lunch or dinner. No need to ferment these cucumbers before you can eat them! This is an under 30 minute Cucumber Kimchi Recipe that’s fizzy and pungent just like the real thing!

This fresh cucumber kimchi recipe will get you covered with a bright red, savory, pungent kimchi that’s so good you will want to eat it all the time!

The Korean chili flakes appear to be quite spicy, however in my experience, they are not as hot as other chili flakes, like the Thai variety, for instance. Gochugaru flakes are considerably less spicy and milder. Because of this, it’s a great option for those like me who don’t like spicy food.

And if you liked this dish, you might also like sauerkraut. Check out my recipe for authentic German sauerkraut. I’ve eaten a lot of sauerkraut in my life as a German, but the best was always handmade.

Can’t wait for you to try these recipes. Love, always. xx

Kimchi Cucumber Recipe

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine korean

Ingredients

10-12 pieces Pickling cucumber sliced into 4 sticks lengthwise
1 Tbsp Sea salt
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
3 Tbsp Gochugaru flakes korean red chili
3-4 Tbsp Rice vinegar
2 Tbsp Agave nectar or similar
2 Tbsp Sesame oil

Instructions

Place the cucumbers in a large container. Add the salt, combine using your hands and cover with a cloth or lid. Set aside for about 15min.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Once vegetables are wilted, pour out the water. Add the sauce to the cucumbers and combine.

Keyword raw vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian