Spinach Noodle Kugel

Spinach Noodle Kugel
© Miri Rotkovitz
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 65 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings

Giora Shimoni's dairy free Spinach Noodle Kugel makes a nice side dish for the Sabbath or holiday table. Fresh spinach and lots of onions add a homey, wholesome feel to this kugel; the simple flavors make it a good complement to all sorts of entrées.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450 grams) fine noodles

  • 1 pound (450 grams) fresh spinach

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or neutral oil such as grapeseed or canola

  • 2 onions, finely chopped

  • 6 large eggs, beaten

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or neutral oil such as grapeseed or canola

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Oil a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse the noodles, then transfer to a large bowl.

  3. Wash the spinach leaves, then remove any tough stems. Place a small amount of water in a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the spinach is tender. Drain well, chop the spinach, and add to the noodles.

  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the onions to the noodles and spinach and mix well.

  5. While stirring, add the eggs, oil, and salt. Mix well. Pour the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until kugel is firm, the top of the noodles have started to brown, and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tips

  • Instead of using regular spinach, opt for prewashed baby spinach. You won't have to remove any tough stems, and you can choose to chop it or not because once they're cooked, the leaves have very little volume. You can even use frozen, chopped spinach if that's what you've got on hand
  • To retain nutrients and add flavor, skip the simmer, and sauté the fresh or frozen spinach in a large chef's pan with a little olive oil and garlic instead.
  • Making a dairy meal? Add feta, goat cheese, or your favorite shredded hard cheese to the noodle mixture before baking.
  • Make It a Meal: Serve this kugel with Brisket with Mango Barbecue Sauce and a side of Rainbow Slaw. For dessert, an Apple and Dried Cherry Crisp makes a nice finish. 
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
253 Calories
17g Fat
18g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 397mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 14mg 69%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 14%
Potassium 346mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)