Pea Spaetzle with Mint, Chives, and Tomatoes

Ingredients for Pea Spaetzle with Mint, Chives, and Tomatoes

• 850ml frozen peas (do not use petite peas)

• 4 large eggs

• 240ml low-salt chicken broth, divided

• 90ml chopped fresh chives, divided

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

• 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt

• 250g plain flour

• 90ml pareve margarine, divided

• 1/4 teaspoons (generous) ground nutmeg

• 240ml teardrop or grape tomatoes, halved

How to make Pea Spaetzle with Mint, Chives, and Tomatoes

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.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working with 80ml 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 350ml peas separately and chill.

Melt 60ml margarine inlarge skillet over medium-high heat. Add spaetzle and 120ml broth. Simmer until broth is almost evaporated and spaetzle are heated, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups peas,60ml chives, sliced mint leaves,nutmeg, and tomatoes. Toss until heated. Season with salt and pepper.

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