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Spaetzle Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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!
Course Dinner, lunch, Side
Cuisine German
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

Instructions

  • 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.