Gnocchi Verde

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Homemade Gnocchi Verde Recipe for All Vegetarian Foodies

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 bags cleaned salad-ready spinach
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
	1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ( two pinches )
	1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
	1/2 cup all-purpose flour
	4 large eggs
	5 tablespoons chilled butter ( butter must be hard so it does not clarify during cooking )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

445

Sugar

Fat

28g

Gnocchi Verde is a delicious Italian dish that includes boiled potatoes, flour, and spinach. Its name comes from the Italian word 'gnocco' which means 'lump,' and it's usually served as a side dish or a main course in Italy. This recipe, which is made with spinach and ricotta cheese, is a variation of the classic gnocchi and is perfect for vegetarians. It's a healthy and delicious way to include vegetables in your diet, and it's ideal for those who love Italian cuisine.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, add spinach leaves, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then pulse until finely chopped.
2.	Add ricotta cheese, flour, and eggs in the mixture and blend until it becomes a coarse paste.
3.	Flour your work surface and bring the dough together into a ball, kneading with your hands until it is smooth and not sticky.
4.	Cut the dough ball into four parts and roll each part into a log shape of 3/4 inch diameter.
5.	Cut each log into bite-size pieces of around 1 inch length.
6.	In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it sizzles, and then add the gnocchi into it. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns brown and crispy. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

PROS

This recipe is nutritious, satisfying, and quick to prepare.

The flavors of spinach, ricotta cheese, and nutmeg complement each other perfectly, making it tasty and filling.

CONS

This recipe is not vegan and is high in calories due to the presence of cheese and butter.

It might be difficult for beginners who have not worked with dough before.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gnocchi Verde is a great source of calcium, iron, and vitamin K due to the presence of spinach and ricotta cheese.
Nutmeg contains anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to improve brain function.