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Healthy gnocchi

 

Method 1

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tbsp tomato purée

400g can white beans (we used butter beans)

400g can chopped tomatoes

100g frozen spinach

400g pack fresh gnocchi

2 tbsp reduced-fat crème fraîche

25g parmesan, finely grated

small handful of fresh parsley, to serve


STEP 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until soft but not coloured. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min until fragrant.

STEP 2
Add the tomato purée and the beans, along with their liquid, then pour in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, season well, then stir in the spinach. Stir and cook for 2-3 mins until the spinach has loosened.

STEP 3
Add the gnocchi, cover and cook for another 2-3 mins, then uncover and stir in the crème fraîche. Simmer for another 5 mins, adding a splash of boiling water if needed, until the gnocchi is cooked through. Serve in bowls sprinkled with the parmesan, fresh parsley and a little black pepper to finish.


Method 2

Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 
2. Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then bake for about 45-60 minutes until soft.
3. Let the sweet potatoes cool, then scoop out the flesh and mash in a large bowl.
4. Add the whole wheat flour, almond flour, egg, salt, and pepper to the sweet potato mixture. Mix until well combined.
5. On a floured surface, roll the dough into ropes, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
6. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the gnocchi in batches. They're ready when they float to the surface.
7. Drain the gnocchi and serve with your favorite sauce or toppings. 
Enjoy your healthy gnocchi! 




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