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Pea Spaetzle with Mint, Chives, and Tomatoes

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Pea Spaetzle with Mint, Chives, and Tomatoes

Pea Spaetzle with Mint, Chives, and Tomatoes

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Equipment

  • - Chef's Knife (3-Inch): Essential for chopping vegetables and herbs with precision.

  • - Spaetzle Board: A wooden board designed specifically for making spaetzle, helping to press the dough through a pasta cutter or grater.

  • - Pasta Roller (Hand Crank): Useful if you're interested in hand-rolling homemade noodles similar to spaetzle.

  • - Potato Ricer: For creating smooth, fine peas that can be used as part of the dish filling.

  • - Food Processor (with Slicing Blade): Great for quickly chopping mint chives and tomatoes.

  • - Fine Mesh Strainer: Can be used to strain and rinse fresh herbs, ensuring a clean flavor in the dish.

  • - Silicone Spatula: Ideal for mixing ingredients without scratching surfaces or utensils.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons Set: Necessary for precise measurement of ingredients as per recipe requirements.

  • - Cutting Board: A basic kitchen essential to prevent cross-contamimation and protect counters during food prep.

  • - Mixing Bowls (Various Sizes): Needed for combining ingredients, preparing dough, etc., before cooking.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups frozen peas (do not use petite peas)

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup low-salt chicken broth, divided

  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint plus 1/3 cup sliced mint leaves

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

  • 2 cups all purpose flour

  • 6 tablespoons pareve margarine, divided

  • 1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup teardrop or grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Combine 2 cups peas, eggs, 1/2 cup broth, 2 tablespoons chives, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, and salt in blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Stir in flour.
2

Instruction 2

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working with 1/3 cup batter at a time, and using rubber spatula, press spaetzle batter into pot through 1/4-inch holes of coarse grater, colander, or wide ladle. Boil each batch 3 minutes. Using strainer,transfer spaetzle to large colander; drain and place in large bowl. Toss spaetzle with 2 tablespoons margarine. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover spaetzle and remaining 1 1/2 cups peas separately and chill.
3

Instruction 3

Melt 4 tablespoons margarine inlarge skillet over medium-high heat. Add spaetzle and 1/2 cup broth. Simmer until broth is almost evaporated and spaetzle are heated, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups peas,4 tablespoons chives, sliced mint leaves,nutmeg, and tomatoes. Toss until heated. Season with salt and pepper.
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