Špenátové knedlíky

Ingredients

• 10 oz fresh spinach
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 4 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Once boiling, add the spinach to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain the spinach and let it cool. Once cool, chop it finely.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, 1 cup of flour, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

6. 6

   In the same pot, bring the salted water back to a gentle boil. Carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water.

7. 7

   Cook the dumplings for 10-12 minutes. They are done when they float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.

8. 8

   In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup of breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   To serve, place the dumplings on a plate, drizzle with the melted butter and toasted breadcrumbs. Enjoy your Špenátové knedlíky!