Low Carb Spinach Dumplings
Delight your taste buds with these Low Carb Spinach Dumplings, a healthier twist on classic comfort food that's bursting with flavor. This recipe combines nutrient-rich fresh spinach, protein-packed almond flour, and creamy ricotta cheese to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings that are both satisfying and low in carbohydrates. Enhanced with rich Parmesan, garlic, and a touch of butter for sautéing, these dumplings offer a savory depth that's irresistible. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make an elegant yet fuss-free dish ideal for keto or gluten-free diets. Serve them as a hearty appetizer or pair with a salad for a complete meal, garnished with fresh parsley and extra cheese for the perfect finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Full-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for sautéing)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly and pat dry.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and then finely chop it.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, ricotta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a thick dough-like consistency forms.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small dumpling-sized balls and set them aside on a plate.
Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil, as the dumplings are delicate). Carefully drop the dumplings into the water in small batches.
Let the dumplings cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.
In a clean skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the cooked dumplings to the skillet and lightly sauté them for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Garnish the dumplings with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.2 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.2 g | 371% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 687 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 5141 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 140.8 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 3274 mg | 252% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
