Clean Eating German Bratlinge With Guacamole

When I moved to Germany (by myself at age 18 to be an au pair to 4 children), I had no idea what an incredible culinary journey I was about to embark on.

The most important lesson I learned there was not to waste any food. Leftovers were always used at the end of the week, and turned into some incredibly tasty dishes. The Schwebish family I stayed with grew much of their own food as the father was a professional biodynamic gardener. So wasting food was just not an option. Add to that the tradition and respect that Europeans have for their food, and you end up having no choice but to turn those leftovers into something rather noteworthy.

While these little grain patties may not look like much, they pack a huge, flavorful punch! They are simple to make, low fat if cooked in a non-stick pan, and very, very filling. A little goes a long way.

That said, I always make a huge batch because they never last long around my house. If this recipe sounds to big for you, cut it in half. But I wouldn’t go any less than that. Trust me. You’ll eat them. I promise. If you have a larger family, double the recipe. Again… trust me. You’ll eat them.

The best part about this recipe is that you can use any leftover grains you have in the house. You don’t have to use what I have here. And on top of that, it can be any combination of grains you happen to have laying around. The more grains you add, the more flavorful the Bratlinge will be. Just keep the proportions the same, and you’ll get a great meal every time!

Clean Eating German Bratlinge With Guacamole’
(Makes approximately 10 cups)

Ingredients
10 cups of organic whole grains (The above photo was 5 cups each of rice and millet)
5 egg whites (one for every 2 cups)
2 whole eggs (one for every 5 cups)
1 tsp. herb salt
2 Tbsp. dried marjoram
2 tsp. chervil (optional)

Directions

Step 1 – Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix well, being sure to mash up any clumps of cold grains (if you’re using leftovers).

Step 2 – Form small-ish patties and fry without oil on a non-stick pan. Be sure to flatten them out a bit with a spatula. Remember, the grains are already cooked. You just need the egg to cook. The flatter they are, the quicker they’ll cook. I try to shoot for about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch in thickness. Also, keep your oven on medium heat. Cooking these on very high heat will burn them before the egg is cooked on the insides. Take your time here. It’s worth it!

Step 3 – The Bratlinge are done when they are lightly browned on both sides. Now see! I told you that was easy!

Top off with some home made guacamole, and you’ve got a powerhouse of flavor on your plate! (Not to mention, good nutrition.)

I love to serve these with roasted vegetables. If you eat meat, add some baked chicken to your plate to round out your meal. If you’re vegetarian like me, have some beans to form a complete protein with the grains.

Eat and Enjoy!

Munchkin Helpers:

If you have little ones, here’s how they can help (With close supervision, of course).

Kids love to help add ingredients to the mixing bowls. They also love getting their hands into the bowl to help mix up the grains. Just be sure to wash their hands afterward as they will be touching raw egg. Let them top off their own Bratlinge with guacamole, cheese, refried beans, or any other healthy topping you can get them to eat.

Nutritional Content
1 serving = approximately 1 cup of Bratlinge.
(Please see guacamole recipe for it’s nutritional content)

Calories: 236
Total Fat: 3gm
Saturated Fats: 1gm
Trans Fats: 0gm
Cholesterol: 42gm
Sodium: 161mg
Carbohydrates: 44gm
Dietary fiber: 3gm
Sugars: 0gm
Protein: 8gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 22

This food is low in Saturated Fat. It is also a very good source of Manganese.

Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.

Caution: Any time a child is in the kitchen, they will require close supervision. Munchkin Helpers suggestions should be applied with common sense to your own child, taking their own capabilities into account. Do not assume that because it says here that your child can do something, that they can, in fact do it. Please use common sense when in the kitchen with your child(ren).

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