Healthy Blue Zone Baked Gnocchi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
449 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Healthy Blue Zone Baked Gnocchi
Description
The Healthy Blue Zone Baked Gnocchi starts by mixing canned chickpeas, chopped zucchini, thinly sliced fennel, artichoke hearts, store-bought gnocchi, and shallots on a baking sheet. A citrus dressing made with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, orange juice, red wine vinegar, and pressed garlic is tossed with the ingredients, evenly coating them before baking. The dish bakes at 400°F for 25 minutes, with a gentle toss halfway to promote even cooking and browning.
After initial baking, crumbled goat cheese is sprinkled over the ingredients and baked for an additional five minutes until slightly melted. Once out of the oven, the dish is topped with peppery arugula, chopped green olives, and an optional drizzle of olive oil and pinch of salt to enhance flavors and add freshness. The result is a baked gnocchi casserole rich in vegetables with herbal and citrus notes, creamy goat cheese, and contrasting textures.
The recipe suggests substitutions like using canned butter beans or cannellini beans instead of chickpeas, offering flexibility for varying tastes or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 19 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 2 zucchini small, chopped
- 1 fennel bulb sliced thin
- 14 oz artichoke hearts canned, drained and rinsed, chopped
- 500 g potato gnocchi store bought
- 4 shallot sliced thin
Greek inspired citrus dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp orange juice from about 1 large or 2 small oranges, or blood orange juice
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic small cloves, pressed
Toppings
- 3 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup green olive finely chopped
- olive oil
- salt
- 100 g goat cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Greek dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- To the sheet pan add: rinsed chickpeas, chopped zucchini, sliced fennel, chopped artichokes, gnocchi and sliced shallots.
- Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients on the pan and toss to ensure everything is very well coated.
- Bake for 25 minutes, tossing gently at the 15 minute mark. After 25 minutes crumble the goat cheese over top of all the ingredients on the pan and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Top with arugula and green olives and a drizzle of olive oil and salt if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If chickpeas are not preferred, canned butter beans or cannellini beans can be used as a substitute.
- For more ideas with a similar approach, try the Sheet Pan Gnocchi recipe which offers a different vegetable and flavor combination.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48.5g | 16% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 25% |
| Fat | 25.3g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.4g | 77% |
| Cholesterol | 7.7mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 637.2mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 9.4g | 38% |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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