Low Fat Bread Dumplings
Elevate your meal with these delicious, guilt-free Low Fat Bread Dumplings—a lighter take on the traditional comfort food that’s perfect for soups or stews! Made with wholesome ingredients like stale bread, skim milk, and egg whites, these dumplings are soft, flavorful, and crafted with a focus on reducing fat without sacrificing taste. Fresh parsley and a hint of nutmeg add depth and aroma, while sautéed onions provide a rich, savory touch. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, including prep and cooking time, these dumplings are boiled to perfection for an irresistibly tender texture. Ideal for anyone seeking a healthier twist on classic bread dumplings, this recipe is low-calorie, high in satisfaction, and pairs beautifully with any broth-based dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams stale bread
- 240 milliliters skim milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 liters water
Instructions
Cut the stale bread into small cubes, around 1 cm each, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Heat the skim milk in a saucepan until it's warm but not boiling. Pour the warm milk over the bread cubes and let them soak for about 10 minutes until the bread absorbs the milk and becomes mushy.
While the bread is soaking, finely chop the onion and sauté it in a non-stick pan with a little water or broth until translucent. Set aside.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the soaked bread mixture along with the sautéed onions.
Beat the egg whites until lightly frothy and add them to the bread mixture.
Season the mixture with salt, ground black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Mix everything well until you get a homogeneous dough-like consistency. If it's too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add a few more breadcrumbs.
Bring 2 liters of water to a gentle simmer in a large pot.
With wet hands, shape the bread mixture into small dumplings, approximately the size of a golf ball.
Gently drop the dumplings into the simmering water. Ensure the water is only simmering and not boiling to prevent the dumplings from falling apart.
Let the dumplings cook for about 10-15 minutes. They should be firm and cooked through; you can cut one open to check if necessary.
Once cooked, remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel.
Serve the dumplings warm, accompanying your favorite low-fat stew or soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2442 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 779 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1006 mg | 21% | |
*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.
