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Ingredients
Gnocchi with Peas, Beans and Mint
Rinse potatoes and boil in salted water for about 30 minutes, until done. Drain, peel, evaporate and press through a ricer. Add egg and flour to potatoes. Season with salt and nutmeg. Knead into a smooth dough. Add enough flour so the dough is no longer sticky. Roll into a finger-thick log on a floured surface. Cut into 1/2 inch wide segments. Press with the tines of a fork, cover and let rest on a tea towel for about 15 minutes.
Cook peas and beans in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse.
Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove and drain.
Melt butter in a pan. can expand in a pan the butter. Add gnocchi and cook until golden brown. Add beans, peas, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with mint and parmesan.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 619 cal. | (29 %) | ||
| Protein | 27 g | (28 %) | ||
| Fat | 15 g | (13 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 90 g | (60 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 10.6 g | (35 %) |
Healthy, because
This gnocchi is rich in protein from the beans while the peas add valuable vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and zinc, which support immune system health.
Even smarter
If you're not vegetarian, throw some bacon into this gnocchi for even more flavor and protein.