Spaetzles with lentils and smoked bacon using a Thermomix
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Dive into a delightful dish that marries the rustic charm of spaetzles with the hearty goodness of lentils and the smoky allure of bacon! Originating from the heart of Germany, spaetzles are like little dumplings that love to soak up flavors, making them the perfect partners for our lentils, which are packed with protein and fiber. This dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a celebration of comfort food. Fun fact: the name 'spaetzle' translates to 'little sparrows' in German, possibly because of their whimsical shape! So, whether you're seeking a cozy dinner or impressing your friends at a dinner party, this recipe promises warmth, flavor, and a little adventure in every bite!
Ingredients
- 100 g Fresh parsley
- 1 Red onion
- 100 g Bacon pieces
- 240 g Lentil
- 20 g Water
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
- Add 100 g of fresh parsley leaves only in the food processor bowl.
- Mix turbo: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 12.
- Setaside the preparation content.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Peel, cut in two, and add 1 red onion in the food processor bowl.
- Mix turbo: 4sec / 0°C / Speed 12. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 100 g of bacon pieces in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 90°C / Speed .
- Add 240 g of lentil, 20 g of water, 240 g homemade spaetzle delight, 1 pinch(es) of pepper, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 7:00min / 90°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
