Best 3 Bavarian Beans And Spaetzle Recipes

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Bavarian beans and spaetzle is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. This classic Bavarian dish combines tender beans, hearty spaetzle dumplings, and a rich sauce made with bacon, onions, and spices. The combination of the beans, spaetzle, and sauce creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEN BEANS AND SPAETZLE



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Spaetzle -- a German dish of tiny noodles -- is often made by forcing dough through thelarge holes of a colander into boiling water;we like to use a potato ricer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup milk
5 large eggs
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 quarts water
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, and parsley; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, and five tablespoons oil until smooth, then whisk milk mixture into the flour mixture until combined.
  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot; add salt. Working in batches, pass batter through a potato ricer fitted with a 1/8-inch-hole blade into the water (or push through large holes of a colander with a rubber spatula). Cook until spaetzle float to the top, about 30 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a colander. Repeat until all batter is used.
  • Heat remaining two tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beans, saute until just tender. Add spaetzle, season with salt and pepper, and cook until heated through. Serve immediately; garnish with parsley.

BAVARIAN GREEN BEANS



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Make and share this Bavarian Green Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by abigail363

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

18 ounces frozen green beans
1/4 lb bacon
1/3 cup onion
4 ounces beer
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup spaetzle noodles

Steps:

  • Combine beans and a small amount of water in a saucepan, over a moderate flame.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and steam until tender and heated through.
  • Remove from heat, drain well.
  • Combine bacon and onions in a skillet, over a moderate flame heat and stir for 5-10 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Add beer and sugar-mix well.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add the spaetzle and pour over beans.
  • Serve hot.
  • Here is a spaetzle recipe. I haven't tried it yet. I generally use the Recipe #2 from Norpro Spaetzle Maker package. I'll post that recipe as Spaetzle Recipe #2.
  • http://www.reluctantgourmet.com/blog/pasta-recipes/homemade-spaetzle-spatzle/.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 192.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 2.7

GREEN BEANS GERMAN STYLE



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My mother-in-law introduced me to this quick down-home dish almost 50 years ago when I was a new bride. The tender green beans are topped with diced bacon and a classic sweet-sour glaze. Guests always ask for the recipe. -Vivian Steers, Central Islip, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute onion in drippings until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, mustard and water until smooth. Stir into onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar. Add the beans; heat thought. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: Great Northern beans or Cannellini beans are good choices for this recipe, as they hold their shape well during cooking.
  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth can be used to add flavor to the beans. You can also use water, but the beans will be less flavorful.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, onion, and garlic can be added to the beans for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Season the beans: Salt, pepper, and bay leaves are all classic seasonings for beans. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
  • Cook the beans until tender: The beans should be cooked until they are tender but not mushy. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the type of beans and how long they were soaked.
  • Make the spaetzle: While the beans are cooking, you can make the spaetzle. Spaetzle is a type of German egg noodle that is made with flour, eggs, and milk. It is traditionally made with a spaetzle maker, but you can also use a colander or a potato ricer to make it.
  • Serve the beans and spaetzle together: Once the beans and spaetzle are cooked, they can be served together. You can also top the dish with grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Bavarian beans and spaetzle is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender beans, flavorful broth, and tender spaetzle is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights.

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