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Kürbisknödel – eine köstliche Herbst-Beilage

Kürbisknödel – eine köstliche Herbst-Beilage!

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Kürbisknödel, or pumpkin dumplings, are the perfect dish to warm your heart and soul during the cozy autumn months. These delightful dumplings blend the rich flavors of Hokkaido pumpkin with hearty bread and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting side dish or main course that will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for meal prep, they can be made ahead and stored for a quick weeknight dinner or served during festive gatherings. Paired with sautéed greens or a tangy cranberry sauce, these dumplings highlight the best of seasonal ingredients while bringing a touch of warmth to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 600 g Hokkaido pumpkin flesh
  • 300 g stale bread
  • 1 onion
  • 0.5 bunch parsley
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 medium eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp flour (plus extra if needed)
  • 2 tbsp semolina
  • 40 g nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pumpkin by steaming cut pieces until tender.
  2. In a bowl, mix cubed stale bread, chopped onion, parsley, and toasted pumpkin seeds.
  3. Combine cooked pumpkin with the bread mixture; add melted butter, beaten eggs, flour, semolina, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Form damp hands into about 12 dumplings and simmer in salted water until they float.
  5. Serve hot with roasted pumpkin seeds and grated nutritional yeast on top.

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