High Protein Spinach Gnocchi
Whip up a delightful dish of high-protein spinach gnocchi in just 10 minutes! Packed with vibrant spinach and creamy ricotta, these pillowy bites are not only delicious but also a fantastic way to boost your protein intake. Get ready to savor every mouthful of this quick and nutritious meal!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans
- •1 teaspoon chili flakes
- •2 cups fresh spinach
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 package gnocchi
- •1 lemon
- •lemon zest
- •vegan stracciatella
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Olive oil
- •Pepper
- •Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend together spinach, cannellini beans, juice of one lemon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 2
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chili flakes and minced garlic until fragrant.
- 3
Add the gnocchi to the pan and sauté until golden.
- 4
Pour in the spinach sauce and mix well.
- 5
Serve topped with vegan stracciatella, lemon zest, chili, and a drizzle of olive oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly before blending to avoid excess moisture in the sauce.
- ✓Use pre-packaged gnocchi to save time on making it from scratch.
- ✓If you don't have cannellini beans, white kidney beans or navy beans can be used as a substitute.
- ✓For a spicier kick, add more chili flakes to the oil before sautéing the garlic.