Spinach Gnocchi (Vegan & Easy To Make)

I hope you will try this spinach gnocchi recipe. It’s entirely plant-based and packed with flavors and aromas. That’s an excellent way to incorporate more greens into your diet. It’s easy to make and kid’s friendly. If you love Italian cuisine and want to experiment more, I am sure you will enjoy this recipe!

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I am happy you are back here! Today, I am coming to you with a recipe that I’ve never tried to make by myself before.. and I know it’s embarrassing.. how come a chef never made gnocchi from starch? However, one day, I decided to try it, and the first try became a great recipe that I want to share with you today!

So, have you ever made gnocchi from starch? I don’t know about you, but I love trying new things and challenging myself in the kitchen. Being a plant-based chef is fun because you need to get your creativity to the next level, think of substitutes, what to use and what not, and create something delicious at the same time. Today, I will show you how to make them. It’s super easy!

What do you need to make spinach gnocchi?

• Cooked potatoes;
• Natural tofu;
• Fresh spinach;
• Wheat organic flour;
• Potato starch;
• Salt & herbal pepper.

POTATOES– I would cook them the day before and use them the day you plan to make spinach gnocchi. Why? Because it’s so much easier to work with potatoes once they are cooled down.
Plus, there is one thing I’ve learned that I did not know before about cooled-down potatoes. Have you ever heard about resistant starch? Once potatoes are thoroughly cooled down, the starch will not give a high glucose spike once you eat it. It’s different when you eat cooked potatoes right away. That might interest people who struggle with high glucose spikes or diabetics.
Also, the starch is still resistant when you preheat cooled-down potatoes!

What equipment do you need to make spinach gnocchi?

• Potato ricer will make your life easier if you love making gnocchi, dumplings, and many other gluten-potato recipes! I use it often in the kitchen, making a difference while preparing these recipes. It helps to get a perfect potato texture without small pieces or lumps. However, it’s not necessary. You can use a fork instead; it will be a little more challenging, but you can still do it!
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• Rolling pin
• Pot (medium-size)
• Fork
• Mixing blender (“S”)
• Mixing bowl

How to make spinach gnocchi step-by-step

• STEP 1: Cook potatoes and let them cool down. I recommend cooking potatoes the day before because it’s much easier to work with them once they are cooled down completely. The next day or once the potatoes are cooled down, press them through a potato ricer. Please put them in a separate bowl.
  
• STEP 2: In a mixing blender (the best with an “S” knife), put tofu and fresh spinach along with 3 tbsp of pressed potatoes (it will help with blending). Blend it to get a smooth texture.

• STEP 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, pressed potatoes, and tofu & spinach mix. Mix everything gently with your hands to create a dough bowl. Knead it for 5 minutes to develop gluten a little bit (sprinkle some flour if it’s sticking, but not too much). Let it sit in a bowl covered with a kitchen towel for a few minutes.
  

• STEP 4: Flour your working surface. Cut the dough bowl into three pieces. Roll out the dough and press the fork into the dough mass to create an exciting pattern (you can skip this step). Cut the dough into small pieces (the size depends on you). Prepare a tray and line it with a kitchen towel. Once you cut the small gnocchi pieces, put them on a tray. This will prevent it from sticking.

• STEP 5: Prepare a medium-sized pot with water and bring it to a boil. Sprinkle some salt to flavor the liquid. You can also cook them in a homemade broth or flavor the water with some spices to make it more interesting. Once the water is boiling, gently put gnocchi into the pot and cook for about 2 minutes. After that, they should swim on the surface. Slowly remove the gnocchi from the pot. Please put them in the drainer and then in a bowl. Pour olive oil on top to prevent it from sticking, and cook the rest.

When cooking dumplings or gnocchi, I prepare a mixing bowl and a drainer. Once gnocchi are cooked, I gently remove them from boiling water and put them on a drainer for a minute to let the water be gone entirely. Then, I transfer them to a bowl and pour olive oil.

• FINAL STEP: You can serve them the way you like. I often serve them with yogurt & dill garlic sauce, and roasted cherry tomatoes, which fits very well, but you can serve them with just yogurt or olive oil and feta cheese. Get yourself a salad aside and enjoy it!

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 I hope you enjoy this spinach gnocchi recipe and get inspiration from today’s post. Let me know in the comment section below if you tried it and liked it. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to write me. I would love to connect with you and help you even more!  
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