South Tyrolean spinach dumplings

Recipe for hungry hikers

In every valley and at every altitude in South Tyrol you will find friendly hosts and delicious specialties. This also includes South Tyrolean spinach dumplings. With this recipe you can bring a piece of South Tyrol into your own four walls. Or at least onto the plate. Whether in spring, summer, autumn or winter – this dish from the south side of the Alps tastes good in every season.

Ingredients

300g frozen spinach, 750g fresh
300g dumpling bread (white)
Salt, nutmeg, fresh herbs
150ml milk
3 eggs
50g butter
1 onion
1 to 2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp breadcrumbs or flour
Butter and parmesan

Method

Blanch fresh spinach, drain well and cut or defrost frozen spinach
Wisk the milk and eggs together
Salt the dumpling bread and pour the egg milk over it, add the spinach and spices.
Finely chop onions and garlic and sauté in butter. Then add it to the dumpling mixture.
Mix everything well and let it steep. Depending on the firmness of the mixture, add a little milk or breadcrumbs.
Shape dumplings with wet hands and let them cook in simmering (not boiling) water for 20 minutes.
Serve the spinach dumplings with hot butter, freshly grated parmesan and green salad.

Bon Appetite!

Relaxed hiking through vineyards along the Via Claudia

Dumpling indulgence in South Tyrol

You don’t just want to cook this delicious specialty at home, but also enjoy it on location? Our hiking tours in South Tyrol lead you to the most beautiful places and bring you closer to the hearty cuisine and unmistakable tastes of the region.

In addition to numerous other delicious dishes, you are sure to find one or two spinach dumplings on the restaurant menu.

We have searched for the most beautiful hiking tours for you to discover and enjoy:

South Tyrolean Wine and Alpine Trail

Romantic villages, castles steeped in history and blooming vines. Hike through the alpine landscape of South Tyrol, stroll through winding lanes and experience breathtaking panoramic views and culinary delights.

From Merano to Lake Garda

You don’t want to have to choose between the Alpine and Mediterranean lifestyle? The hiking tour from Merano to Lake Garda has both in store for you. In addition to the varied stages, numerous delicious specialties of South Tyrolean cuisine are waiting to be discovered.