Whole grain dumplings with cottage cheese and herbs

10 servings

80 minutes

Whole grain dumplings with cottage cheese and herbs are a classic Russian dish reimagined for healthy eating. The history of dumplings dates back to ancient Slavic traditions, and whole grain flour gives them a rich nutty flavor. The filling of cottage cheese with fragrant dill and sautéed onions makes them tender with a slight spiciness. These dumplings are perfect for balanced nutrition as whole grain flour is high in fiber and cottage cheese is rich in protein. They pair well with sour cream or natural yogurt, and when baked in the oven, they develop a light crispy crust. These dumplings not only bring comfort and the taste of childhood but also serve as a great example of how to harmoniously combine traditions with health care.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 254
• Proteins: 15.5g
• Fats: 7.9g
• Carbohydrates: 29.5g

Ingredients

• Grain flour: 450 g
• Sea salt: 7 g
• Water: 300 ml
• Unsalted butter: 50 g
• Cottage cheese: 700 g
• Dill: 70 g
• Onion: 2 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. For the dough, sift flour into a large bowl, add salt. In a saucepan, bring water and oil to a boil, then gradually add the hot liquid to the flour. Knead a pliable dough, cover with a warm damp cloth, and let it 'rest' for half an hour to an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grain flour: 450 g
   • Sea salt: 7 g
   • Water: 300 ml
   • Unsalted butter: 50 g

2. For the filling, mix low-fat dry cottage cheese with chopped dill, pre-fried onion, salt, and pepper (to taste).

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 700 g
   • Dill: 70 g
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Sea salt: 7 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Roll the dough into a thin layer (3-4 mm thick), and cut out circles with a glass. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle and shape the dumplings in the traditional way, sealing the edges tightly. Place the prepared dumplings on a floured board.

   Required ingredients:

   • Grain flour: 450 g

4. Pour a liter of water into a pot, bring it to a boil, and add salt. Drop the dumplings into the boiling water in batches (6-8 pieces), cook for ten minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and place them in a container, greasing each dumpling with vegetable or butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 300 ml
   • Sea salt: 7 g
   • Unsalted butter: 50 g

5. It is recommended to heat the dumplings in the oven before serving (just leave them at 180 degrees for ten to fifteen minutes). Serve with sour cream or sauce.