Name: Quick Veggie Käsespätzle Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European cuisine
Ingredients: 400 g store-bought spätzle; 150 g spinach (fresh); 200 g mushrooms (sliced); 1 pcs onion (chopped); 2 pcs garlic (minced); 2 tbsp butter; 100 g cheddar cheese (shredded); 100 g swiss cheese (shredded); 4 tbsp milk; salt (to taste); black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

Käsespätzle

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min. A speedy and nutritious meal, this Quick Veggie Käsespätzle Bowl offers a simplified, faster take on the classic German dish. It uses convenient store-bought Spätzle tossed with sautéed seasonal vegetables like spinach and mushrooms, all brought together with a blend of sharp cheddar and Swiss cheese for a comforting and quick weeknight dinner.

Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Course: Main
Complexity: Easy

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Ingredients

14oz store-bought spätzle
5oz spinach(fresh)
7oz mushrooms(sliced)
1 pc onion(chopped)
2 pcs garlic(minced)
2 tbsp butter
4oz cheddar cheese(shredded)
4oz swiss cheese(shredded)
4 tbsp milk
salt(to taste)
black pepper(freshly ground, to taste)

Instructions

Prepare Spätzle

Cook the store-bought spätzle according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine and Cheese

Add the drained spätzle to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Swiss cheeses over the spätzle and vegetable mixture. Pour in the milk. Stir gently until the cheese is melted and forms a creamy sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Servings: 4
Serving size (imperial): 13.4 oz

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g	Total (4 servings)
Calories	550 kcal	144.7 kcal	2,200 kcal
Protein	25 g	6.6 g	100 g
Fat	28 g	7.4 g	112 g
Carbs	50 g	13.2 g	200 g

Tips

For extra flavor, a pinch of nutmeg in the cheese sauce complements the Spätzle wonderfully.
Serve immediately garnished with fresh chives or parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Using pre-sliced mushrooms can save a few extra minutes during the busy cooking phase.

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Instructions

Prepare Spätzle

Cook the store-bought spätzle according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine and Cheese

Add the drained spätzle to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Swiss cheeses over the spätzle and vegetable mixture. Pour in the milk. Stir gently until the cheese is melted and forms a creamy sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrient

Per serving

Per 100 g

Total (4 servings)

Calories

550 kcal

144.7 kcal

2,200 kcal

Protein

25 g

6.6 g

100 g

Fat

28 g

7.4 g

112 g

Carbs

50 g

13.2 g

200 g