Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi is a comforting and flavorful dish. This recipe is the ideal option for everyone looking for a tasty and stylish plant-based supper. The aromatic mushrooms and bright green spinach combine well with the pillowy, delicate gnocchi to provide a filling and healthy dish. This recipe is perfect for weeknight meals, but it is also elegant enough to serve at a dinner party or special event. The mushrooms‘ rich umami taste gives the meal a delicious depth without the use of any animal products. Moreover, it is inherently dairy-free and gluten-free with the correct kind of gnocchi. You have to try this Vegan Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi if you are searching for something hearty and wholesome.
Let’s prepare this dish with the following instructions (mentioned below).
STATS
- Course: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-free, Vegetarian
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Time required for preparation: Fifteen mins
- Cooking Time: 20 (twenty) minutes
- Method: Stovetop
EQUIPMENT
- Nonstick pot
- Colander
- 1 knife
- Nonstick wok
- One spoon
- Serving plate
INGREDIENTS
- One packet of potato-based vegan gnocchi
- Mixed mushrooms, one cup
- 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves
- Garlic cloves 2, chopped
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- One tsp of dried thyme
- Salt, add to taste
- Black pepper (powder) adds to the flavor
- Vegan cream 1/4 cup, coconut-based
- Nutritional yeast, optional
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTES
Gnocchi:
- I use potato-based gnocchi to make this spinach and mushroom dish. Low-carb cauliflower-based gnocchi can also be used.
Mushrooms:
- Incorporate fresh mixed mushrooms such as button, cremini, and shiitake into the wok. Experiment with different sorts of mushrooms.
Spinach:
- We will pick only fresh green spinach leaves. Frozen spinach can also work well.
Cream:
- Choose a vegan-friendly cream option. The cream aids in creating a silky and creamy consistency to the dish.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put the gnocchi in a nonstick pot and cover it with water (salted).
- Next, boil it according to the packet instructions.
- After that, move the boiled gnocchi to a colander to remove any extra water.
- Meanwhile, we will prepare the other items.
- Now, cut the mixed mushrooms into slices with a knife.
- Then, add olive oil to a nonstick wok and warm it.
- Now, add sliced mushrooms to the wok.
- Simmer it over medium burner heat for about 6/7 minutes.
- Next, add fresh spinach leaves and garlic to the mushrooms.
- Again, simmer all items until the spinach leaves are softened.
- After that, add boiled gnocchi to the mushroom mixture.
- Mix with a spoon until the mixture is well combined with the gnocchi.
- Now, add black pepper, dried thyme, vegan cream, and salt to the mixture.
- Simmer for an extra 3/4 minutes.
- The delicious Mushroom & Spinach Gnocchi dish is ready.
- Serve it on a plate. Top it with nutritional yeast and savor its flavors.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Pair this gnocchi dish with a glass of vegan wine like Pinot Grigio.
- Vegan breadsticks or crispy garlic bread go well with this spinach dish.
- Enjoy it with a vegan arugula salad and roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
- Serve this dish with lemon tahini kale salad and stuffed Portobello mushrooms.
TIPS
- Use premium-quality vegan gnocchi made from potato or cauliflower for the best texture.
- Opt for fresh and good-quality mushrooms.
- Try this dish with different types of mushrooms for varying tastes.
- You can include herbs or spices to your taste.
- Cook spinach until it is wilted. But the spinach color will remain green after cooking.
- Select top-quality vegan cream for a creamy.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- You can save the tempting spinach gnocchi dish in a sealed box and refrigerate it for 3/5 days.
Freezer:
- It is usually not advised to freeze this spinach dish. The texture of gnocchi and spinach may change after freezing.
Reheating:
- We can rewarm the spinach dish in a wok over low heat with a splash of vegan cream or water. It can also be microwaved, however, the texture may change a little.
FAQs
After cooking, how can I keep the gnocchi from holding together?
- Add the sauce or a small amount of olive oil to the cooked gnocchi instantly after cooking. Do not pack the pot too full when it is boiling.
Which flavors go well with Spinach Gnocchi dish?
- Ground nutmeg, onion powder, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian herbs ( such as oregano, thyme, & basil) all complement this mushroom dish.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size: 1 plate
Total Calories 321 kcal
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Carbohydrates 45 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 5 g
Sodium 400 mg
Total Fat 12 g
This recipe yields 4 servings.
