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German Vegetarian Brunch Platter – Hearty Spätzle, Seasonal Greens & Herb-Infused Cheese

This easy German vegetarian brunch platter features tender spätzle, a medley of seasonal greens, and herb-infused cheese. It is perfect for a cozy at-home meal or a festive gathering with friends and family.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: German

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten (Spätzle contains gluten)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb German Spätzle (or make homemade) 2 cups seasonal greens (e.g., kale, Swiss chard, spinach) 1 cup herb
  • infused cheese (e.g., chive, dill, or parsley) 3 tbsp unsalted butter Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh herbs for garnish (e.g., parsley, dill)

Instructions

  1. Cook the spätzle according to package instructions or prepare homemade spätzle dough, then boil and drain.
  2. In a large pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add seasonal greens and cook until wilted, about 3 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine cooked spätzle and herb infused cheese in a serving dish. Top with the sautéed greens.
  4. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Chef’s Insight

Spätzle is a versatile dish that can be customized with different herbs, cheeses, or vegetables to suit your tastes.

Notes

This recipe can be easily scaled up or down to serve more or fewer people.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe highlights traditional German cuisine, with spätzle being a popular comfort food in Germany and Austria.