Vegan German Pretzel Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Name: Vegan German Pretzel Dumplings (Semmelknödel)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups Gluten-Free Pretzel Bread; 1 cup Plant-Based Milk; 1/2 medium Onion; 2 tbsp Vegan Butter; 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley; 2 tbsp Tapioca Starch; 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

A vegan and gluten-free take on classic German pretzel dumplings, perfect as a side dish or main course.

55m4 servings

Contains wheat

350 cal|10g protein|55g carbs|12g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

8 cups Gluten-Free Pretzel Bread
1 cup Plant-Based Milk
1/2 medium Onion
2 tbsp Vegan Butter
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp Tapioca Starch
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Cut the gluten-free pretzel bread into small cubes. Place in a large bowl.
2Heat plant-based milk and pour over the bread cubes. Let soak for 15 minutes.
3Sauté onion in vegan butter until softened. Add to the bread mixture.
4Add parsley, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to the bread mixture. Mix well.
5Form the mixture into dumplings. Wrap each dumpling in cheesecloth.
6Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Gently place the dumplings into the simmering water and cook for 20-25 minutes.
7Remove the dumplings from the water and unwrap. Serve hot with gravy or alongside other German dishes.

Substitutions

Wheat Bread → Gluten-Free Pretzel Bread

Gluten-free alternative

Eggs → Tapioca Starch

Vegan binding agent

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