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Vegan German Lunch Delight: Spätzle with Creamy Kale Pesto & Grilled Vegetables

Discover our delicious Vegan German Lunch Delight recipe, featuring homemade spätzle with creamy kale pesto and grilled vegetables for a hearty, plant-based meal that's simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Time: (Prep, Cook, Total): 20 min, 15 min, 35 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: German, Vegan

Allergens

Cashews, Gluten

Ingredients

  • 200g spätzle
  • 150g fresh kale
  • 4 tbsp cashew nuts, raw
  • 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp extra
  • virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 red onion

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Boil water in a large pot, add spätzle and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside. Step 2: Blanch kale for 2 minutes, then shock in ice water. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Step 3: In a blender, combine kale, cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper blend until smooth. Step 4: Toss spätzle in pesto, then transfer to a serving dish. Step 5: Slice bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, and red onion, grill vegetables until tender. Arrange around the spätzle.

Chef’s Insight

The contrast of warm spätzle with cool pesto creates a unique mouthfeel experience.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner gatherings, as it caters to various dietary preferences.

Cultural or Historical Background

Spätzle is a traditional German pasta, popular in Bavaria and Swabia; grilled vegetables are common in summertime cooking.