Easy homemade German spaetzle recipe (Spätzle) turned gluten-free and vegan! These spaetzle noodles require just 4 ingredients with tools found around the house (no spaetzle maker needed!), and are ready in under 20 minutes!
First, combine the chickpea flour, tapioca flour, salt, and turmeric powder in a medium bowl and stir.
Then, gradually pour in the plant-based milk (or water), whisking until the batter is smooth and slightly viscous. It shouldn’t be runny enough to pour, and is more like a very thick batter that drops off the spoon in clumps. Refer to the recipe video for a visual guide.
Next, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Working in batches, spread some of the dough onto a small wooden cutting board in a thin layer and dip it in the hot water for just a second.
Using a large knife (or a bench scraper - wet it first), scrape off long, thin strips of the dough into the boiling water.Alternatively, use a spaetzle maker (or potato ricer). This method works better when the dough is thicker.
Allow the spaetzle to cook for about 3 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pot (or pour them into a strainer) and rinse them with cold water OR transfer them to an ice bath for 20 seconds.
Serve the spaetzle with sautéed mushrooms and onions and mushroom gravy or vegan Geschnetzeltes. Or pan-fry them briefly with a little vegan butter and salt. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
Tapioca flour: I tried the recipe with cornstarch, but the result was not as good, as the spaetzle turned out a little mushy. Arrowroot flour might work as a substitute.
Plant-based milk: Any dairy-free milk is fine, you can even use water.
Nutrition Facts
Spaetzle Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
339
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
0.4
g
2
%
Sodium
580
mg
24
%
Potassium
521
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
59
g
20
%
Fiber
7
g
28
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
25
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
170
mg
17
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.