Linsen mit Spätzle

Linsen mit Spätzle (lentils with Swabian pasta), normally accompanied with wiener sausages, is a traditional Swabian dish that is by many Swabians considered the Swabian national meal in the southwestern region of Germany.

Linsen mit Spätzle
Linsen mit Spätzle with typical sausage accompaniment
CourseMain course
Place of originGermany
Region or stateSwabia
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsEgg noodles, lentils, sausage

History

The dish originated—like many typically Swabian dishes—as a meal for the poor. While meat was too expensive for the major part of the Swabian population, lentils were a popular and nutritious staple food which could be stored during winter. Lentils are also a crop that can be produced even on soils of low nutrient content in the region. The combination of wheat and egg and lentils is a good source of protein with high biological value.

Today this winter dish is on the menu of many traditional Swabian restaurants. Aside from that, it is a popular meal in company staff canteens and university cafeterias. It is also a popular dish for cooking at home.

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