Ingredients
Creamy Basil Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Gnocchi, Veggies, & Beans:
- 3 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 16 ounces gnocchi 1 package
- ½ cups leek thinly sliced, about 1 large leek
- 2 cups chopped asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups drained & cooked butter beans (if canned 1 ½ cups is 1 14 ounce can)
- ⅓ cup frozen peas or fresh
- fresh basil optional, as garnish
Instructions
Make the basil cream sauce:
- Add the basil, spinach, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and bright green in color (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside for later.
Pan-fry the gnocchi:
- Add 2 Tablespoons of the vegan butter to a large pan and turn the heat to medium. Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, add in the gnocchi.
- Cook the gnocchi for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and beginning to crisp.
- Remove the gnocchi from the pan and set aside.
Cook the veggies & beans:
- While the gnocchi is cooking, prep the veggies. Dice the asparagus, thinly slice the leek, and mince the garlic.
- Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of butter to the same saucepan that the gnocchi was previously in. Once it has melted and is bubbling, add in the asparagus, leeks, and minced garlic. Saute together for about 5 minutes.
- Next, add in the butter beans and frozen peas. Saute with the vegetables for another 2-3 minutes.
Put it all together:
- Add the pan-fried gnocchi to the pan of vegetables and beans, then pour the basil sauce on top.
- Mix everything together over medium heat for about 2 more minutes to warm up the sauce.
- Remove the pan from the heat and serve warm. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Please see the blog post for substitution ideas and more recipe tips.
- Leftovers can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
- Reheat until warmed throughout in the microwave or on the stovetop to enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1large bowl | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1805IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 10mg
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