Eggplant Gnocchi (Gnocchetti Di Melanzane)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Eggplant Gnocchi recipe with shrimp and zucchini
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs eggplants
1 lb boiling potato
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon flour
1 egg
olive oil , salt and pepper
1 lb zucchini
12 ounces fresh jumbo shrimp , peeled
1 garlic clove , minced
1 little fresh oregano and thyme , finely minced
parsley
olive oil , salt , and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
425
Sugar
6g
Fat
10g
Eggplant Gnocchi or Gnocchetti Di Melanzane in Italian is a spin-off of the classic potato gnocchi. This eggplant version is a healthy and tasty substitution to the original recipe. The dish is low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and nutrients from fresh herbs, zucchini, and shrimp. It is an easy go-to recipe for a quick and delicious meal with friends and family in less than an hour.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and lay them face down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick with a fork.
3.Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the eggplants are soft. Remove from the oven and let cool.
4.Scoop out the eggplant flesh and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Peel and boil the potato until tender. Mash and add it to the eggplant.
5.Mix in the flour, the tablespoon of flour, and the egg. Knead until you form smooth dough.
6.Divide the dough into four equal parts. Roll each part into a long sausage shape.
7.Cut the sausages into small dumplings about 2.5(cm) each.
8.In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Cook the gnocchi in small batches until they float. Remove from the pot.
9.In a large frying pan, heat up olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced zucchini and minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
10.Add the shrimp, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
11.Add the gnocchi and stir. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
12.Remove from heat. Serve hot with parsley and olive oil drizzle on top.

PROS

The dish is flavorful with shrimp and herbs.
Eggplant is also tasty and the gnocchi is soft and pleasant on the tongue.

It is an easy and quick recipe to make for dinner or lunch with a fresh salad on the side.

CONS

The dough can be sticky and challenging to work with.

The dish might be high in calories and carbohydrates, especially when eaten in large amounts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is low in calories, high in fiber and packed with vitamins and minerals.
The shrimp provides a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.

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