High-Protein Vegan Spinach Gnocchi
The Vegan Spinach Sauce for Gnocchi is a nutritious dish that's easy to whip up and packed with flavor. It involves cooking store-bought vegan gnocchi, and then pairing it with a homemade spinach sauce. The sauce incorporates the fresh, vibrant flavors of spinach and garlic, along with the creaminess of almond milk and the savory, cheesy notes of nutritional yeast. Once thickened, the sauce generously coats each piece of gnocchi, making for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package of store-bought vegan gnocchi
- 3 cups of fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the store-bought gnocchi according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- While the gnocchi is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring frequently. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the unsweetened almond milk into the skillet, then add the nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the gnocchi in the spinach sauce.
- Serve the gnocchi immediately. Enjoy your easy, delicious, and healthy Vegan Spinach Gnocchi
Notes
Net Carb Content per Serving: Approximately 15g Total Calorie Count per Serving: Approximately 200 Calories
