Creamy Kale Gnocchi (Easy Recipe)
This creamy kale gnocchi recipe makes for an amazing quick weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Includes pillowy potato gnocchi with chewy kale and a savory creamy white sauce. 100% dairy-free and vegan.
Servings: 4
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz potato gnocchi I used the vegan gnocchi from the brand De Cecco
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1½ tbsp flour
- 1½ cup plain oat milk unsweetened, plus more for desired consistency
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- half lemon zested
- ½-1 tbsp lemon juice or to taste, plus more wedges for serving
- 3-4 large leaves of kale cleaned and chopped in bite-size
- salt to taste
- vegan parmesan cheese to serve, optional (find the parmesan recipe here)
Instructions
- Warm up a large pan with a little oil (I like using oil-spray) and add the gnocchi. Cook on medium-high heat, flipping them occasionally, until browned and tender (about 8-10 minutes). Once done, transfer to a plate.
- Put the pan back on the stove, add a little more oil and the onion with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes stirring often until softened. Then, add the garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over and stir to coat the onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then, pour the milk over and add the nutritional yeast, lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir well until uniform and bring to a simmer.
- Once it is simmering, add the kale and keep cooking until wilted. The sauce should thicken pretty quickly (add more milk if it gets too thick). Transfer the gnocchi back to the pan with the sauce and combine. Taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice, then serve with vegan parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Storage: this meal is best when enjoyed right away as the sauce will thicken while resting and the gnocchi won't be as crispy after a while. That being said, if you have some leftovers, then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove and add more milk if needed to recreate the creamy consistency.
- You can add more veggies to this recipe, such as broccoli, asparagus, red pepper or mushrooms. If you end up adding a lot more veggies, then feel free to double up the sauce.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 5mg