Mum's delicious gnocchi

So gnocchi is not necessarily vegan as some recipes contain egg and others have lactose. Check the labels. You could also cook shells or macaroni and then use those instead of the gnocchi although it will change the texture considerably.


Mum's Gnocchi and Beans (adapted from Eating Well)

1 tbsp olive oil plus 1 tsp
1 pkg gnocchi
1 medium onion, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
6 cups chopped chard leaves or kale leaves chopped fairly small
2 cups diced tomato or canned tomato
1 tsp italian herb mix
Pinch rosemary
2 cups cooked white beans
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Heat oil in a skillet and fry the gnocchi until it starts to brown. Put into a bowl. Add remaining 1tsp oil to the pan and cook the onion over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and water. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes until the onion is soft. Add chard and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes until it starts to wilt (longer for kale.) Stir in tomatoes, herbs, beans and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the gnocchi. Cover and cook until it is bubbling.

** There is a sweet potato gnocchi that you can get as well as mini gnocchi. See which you prefer for taste and texture. This recipe does not call for salt and we didn't find that it needed any. Season as you like!**

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