Ricotta-Spinach Dumplings Recipe | Myrecipes recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Ricotta-Spinach Dumplings Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Cheryl Slocum Choose a low-moisture ricotta. If you can't shape a loose ball with the cheese, place it in a strainer, and drain the excess liquid for about an hour.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Ricotta-Spinach Dumplings Recipe | Myrecipes

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1.5 ounces (about 1/3 cup) plus 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese (such as Calabro or Polly-O)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2.25 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce

Instructions

Cook spinach in microwave according to package directions; cool slightly. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze until very dry.
Weigh or lightly spoon 1. 5 ounces flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, spinach, ricotta, and next 6 ingredients (through 1 egg) in a medium bowl. Stir gently just until combined.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour on a baking sheet. Drop ricotta mixture by tablespoonfuls onto floured pan to make about 36 dumplings. Sprinkle dumplings with remaining 1 tablespoon flour, and very gently shape each into a ball; gently roll on pan to lightly coat with flour. (Dumplings can be shaped ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight.)
Place marinara in a large skillet over medium heat; cover and keep warm.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 9 dumplings to water; cook 5 to 6 minutes (do not boil). Remove dumplings from pan with a slotted spoon, and place in marinara; keep warm. Repeat procedure 3 times with remaining dumplings.