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Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi With Peas and Turkey Bacon
4.9 from 174 votes

Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi With Peas and Turkey Bacon

This dish features golden pan-fried Trader Joe's frozen cauliflower gnocchi combined with caramelized onions, peas, and crisp turkey bacon. The mix is seasoned with Italian herbs and finished with Parmesan cheese, creating a lightly crisp, savory gnocchi meal that balances vegetables and smoky protein in a simple skillet preparation.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce cauliflower gnocchi frozen; Trader Joe's brand; bag
  • 3 lices turkey bacon cooked, crisp
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 yellow onion large
  • 1/2 cup peas frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
  • salt sea salt
  • black pepper sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated; plus more for serving

Instructions

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  1. Cook turkey bacon using instructions in the notes. Once cooked, chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and almost caramelized, about 10 minutes more. At this point, stir in the frozen peas and Italian seasoning and transfer to a small bowl.
  3. Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the frozen cauliflower gnocchi and cook, tossing occasionally, until they’re golden brown on all sides, about 5-10 minutes. Gently add in the onion mixture, chopped bacon and parmesan. Serve warm, sprinkled with additional parmesan.

Notes

  • For quick turkey bacon, microwave slices between paper towels for 2 to 4 minutes until crisp, or follow package stovetop instructions.
  • Use medium to low heat when cooking onions to achieve almost caramelized color without burning.
  • Shore up seasoning at different stages with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for balanced flavor.
  • Additional Parmesan cheese can be added when serving for extra richness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 28g (43%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 28g 43%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.